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R660 OLJ

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,637 mi
Last recorded66,637 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 OLJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,637 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,637 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,911 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Radiator in poor condition

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 10 Nov 2010 61,911 miles

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

Radiator in poor condition

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 31 Oct 2009 55,066 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,066 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 7 Nov 2008 48,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,862 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,500 miles

note-nearside mirror missing.

slight fluctuation and imbalance on front brakes.

unable to see front inner brake pads properly.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,469 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 37,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,795 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 32,781 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R660 OLJ is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R660 OLJ, 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

How do I check the history of R660 OLJ?

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What year was R660 OLJ registered?

R660 OLJ is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R660 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R660 OLJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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