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R529 SSN

1998 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

107,544 mi
Last recorded107,544 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 SSN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 107,544 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 107,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 107,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R529 SSN is a 1998 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R529 SSN, 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 R529 SSN registered?

R529 SSN is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R529 SSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 SSN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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