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R730 VVR

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,468 mi
Last recorded72,468 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 VVR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

The SRS system warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure.The rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

The nearside driving dipped beam headlamp is on the 2.0% horizontal tolerance.The spare tyre is deflated.The power steering pump is noisy in operation.

The rear service brakes rate of increase and decrease approximately 030Kgf.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 67,080 miles

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

Offside wiper mechanism incorrectly adjusted.Stone chip within swept area approximately 05mm.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R730 VVR is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R730 VVR, 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 R730 VVR registered?

R730 VVR is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R730 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 VVR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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