MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R741 SSW is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R741 SSW, 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 R741 SSW registered?
R741 SSW is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R741 SSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R741 SSW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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