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R604 TBK

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,301 mi
Last recorded79,301 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 TBK
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,301 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn to limit

Nearside front 185/60 x 14 tyre very heavily worn inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake pads worn to limit

Nearside front 185/60 x 14 tyre very heavily worn inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,365 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 70,150 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,471 miles

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

N/S/R Anti roll bar link bracket is cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

SRS Light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/R Anti roll bar link bracket is cracked

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

SRS Light on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,214 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 59,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,371 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,371 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,574 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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R604 TBK is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 R604 TBK, 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 29 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R604 TBK registered?

R604 TBK is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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