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R517 RHY

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,372 mi
Last recorded107,372 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 RHY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,372 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 107,372 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,264 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator in very poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2006 73,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers side mirror cracked not adversly affecting view to rear

Pass 27 Aug 2005 65,954 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact?

Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,067
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,657
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 744
Brake pipe excessively corroded 701
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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?

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