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R553 EOR

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 EOR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,639 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal requirement

engine oil leak

long handbrake lever travel

slight wear in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake long travel

slight exhaust blow on join between centre and rear

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,346 miles

handbrake long travel

slight exhaust blow on join between centre and rear

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,401 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 40,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 31,925 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 27,785 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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R553 EOR is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R553 EOR, 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 R553 EOR registered?

R553 EOR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R553 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 EOR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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