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R714 RJO

1997 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,114 mi
Last recorded41,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 RJO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,114 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,168 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,578 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,626 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,692 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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R714 RJO is a 1997 Proton Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R714 RJO, 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 R714 RJO registered?

R714 RJO is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R714 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 RJO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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