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R636 NAM

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,410 mi
Last recorded96,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 NAM
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,410 miles

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2013 90,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,769 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,194 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 84,194 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,773 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 54,137 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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R636 NAM 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 71.4%.

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 R636 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 R636 NAM registered?

R636 NAM is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R636 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 NAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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