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R770 AOG

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,993 mi
Last recorded49,993 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 AOG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 49,993 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 49,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,522 miles

undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,358 miles

undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2022 43,778 miles

underrsealed

Fail 21 Mar 2022 43,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underrsealed

Pass 11 Mar 2021 40,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,480 miles

slight play steering nearside front

underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,214 miles

undersealed undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,519 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 17,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,458 miles

Headlight eye lashes partially obscure the drivers view of the road.

Oil leak

Offside front tyre has large deep splits and cracks that don't show the cords or ply. HIGHLY DANGEROUS.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,163 miles

offside front tyre wall showing slight cracks

Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 16,107 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,466 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,309 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 14,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,225 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 13,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,117 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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R770 AOG is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R770 AOG, 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 R770 AOG registered?

R770 AOG is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R770 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 AOG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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