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R713 BVG

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,111 mi
Last recorded141,111 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 BVG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2016 141,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,763 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint at front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,893 miles

Clutch antislip missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 95,893 miles

Clutch antislip missing

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,303 miles

As per failure

Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,277 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,454 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 68,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,198 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,515 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 36,300 miles

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

both rear tyres outer side walls becoming perished

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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R713 BVG is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R713 BVG, 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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R713 BVG is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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