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R718 FDV

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,123 mi
Last recorded66,123 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 FDV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,123 miles

linkage bushes start to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,514 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f indicattor lens cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,953 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 54,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,763 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 48,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,567 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 40,567 miles

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

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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R718 FDV is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R718 FDV, 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 R718 FDV registered?

R718 FDV is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R718 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 FDV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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