MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded and bolt missing from centre to rear join
n/s/r tyre on 2mm
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded and bolt missing from centre to rear join
n/s/r tyre on 2mm
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
general underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coolant leaking from housing behind inlet manifold
oil leaking from cam cover area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
radiator in very poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers side mirror cracked not adversly affecting view to rear
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R517 RHY is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1998 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 61,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Proton Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R517 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R517 RHY registered?
R517 RHY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 6 April 1998.
Is R517 RHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R517 RHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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