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R780 AOG

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,025 mi
Last recorded17,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 AOG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,025 miles

n/f tyre side wall cracking o/s & n/s rear tyres inner and outer side walls cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,046 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,003 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,220 miles

rear tyres starting to crack & perish

Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,218 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres starting to crack & perish

Pass 13 Jul 2010 133,675 miles

rear tyres starting to perish & crack

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,746 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 10,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R780 AOG is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R780 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 R780 AOG registered?

R780 AOG is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R780 AOG safe to buy?

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