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R631 NAM

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,327 mi
Last recorded51,327 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 NAM
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,327 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to limit on edges

oil leak

very slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,901 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 47,901 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,460 miles

o/side wiper split.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,274 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,872 miles

chips to windscreen

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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R631 NAM is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R631 NAM, 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 R631 NAM registered?

R631 NAM is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R631 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 NAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R631 NAM have outstanding finance?

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