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R727 AAN

1997 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,867 mi
Last recorded73,867 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 AAN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 73,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective downstream O2 sensor wiring cut (8.2.1.1 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 70,471 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,653 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 65,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,996 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 62,664 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (possible tracking fault)

Offside front tyre worn down to second canvas on inner edge (possible tracking fault)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 56,381 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (possible tracking fault)

Offside front tyre worn down to second canvas on inner edge (possible tracking fault)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,181 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fualt)

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 49,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fualt)

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,604 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Jul 2012 44,575 miles

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

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

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,908 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 37,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,110 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 32,110 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,490 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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R727 AAN is a 1997 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 R727 AAN, 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 R727 AAN registered?

R727 AAN is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R727 AAN safe to buy?

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