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R579 JSC

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,784 mi
Last recorded30,784 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 JSC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 30,784 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear boot (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 30,784 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion rear boot (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 30,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under vehicle at lower arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened from flexible hose (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & starting to crack between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,185 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 27,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp deteriorated inside lamp but light output not seriously reduced

Fail 10 Apr 2014 25,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp deteriorated inside lamp but light output not seriously reduced

Fail 2 May 2013 24,640 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 24,640 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 23,716 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 23,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,788 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 22,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,710 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 20,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,354 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,399 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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R579 JSC is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R579 JSC, 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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R579 JSC is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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