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R534 ECA

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,138 mi
Last recorded39,138 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 ECA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,349 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,398 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 35,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,367 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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R534 ECA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R534 ECA, 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 R534 ECA registered?

R534 ECA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R534 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 ECA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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