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R582 JKH

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,394 mi
Last recorded26,394 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 JKH
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 26,394 miles

undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,333 miles

vehicle heavyly undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,155 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked slightly affecting view to rear ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 22,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 20,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,303 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,000 miles

all underbody excssively undersealed.

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 18,000 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all underbody excssively undersealed.

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 17,909 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 17,909 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,527 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 17,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 17,159 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,624 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,125 miles

Both front windscreen wipers split . But clearing screen.

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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R582 JKH is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R582 JKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R582 JKH registered?

R582 JKH is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R582 JKH safe to buy?

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