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R647 EAE

1997 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

110,324 mi
Last recorded110,324 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 EAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2011 110,324 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 105,201 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 105,201 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 97,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 97,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,540 miles

Rear bumper insecure

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 97,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 95,304 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 67,549 miles

Centre Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 86,927 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 86,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R647 EAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 R647 EAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R647 EAE registered?

R647 EAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R647 EAE safe to buy?

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