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R675 VCC

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,927 mi
Last recorded66,927 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 VCC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,599 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,599 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,245 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 60,243 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,090 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,785 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,785 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,526 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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R675 VCC is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R675 VCC, 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.

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What year was R675 VCC registered?

R675 VCC is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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