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R781 GFR

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 GFR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2011 82,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag lamp illuminated

both front tyres wearing outer edge

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing but works fine

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside sidewalls

o/s mirror in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2010 80,469 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside sidewalls

o/s mirror in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,634 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Jun 2009 79,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,531 miles

slight scratches to windscreen

srs light on

Fail 17 Jun 2008 78,527 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight scratches to windscreen

srs light on

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,000 miles

light scratches to windscreen

srs light on

Fail 12 Jun 2007 77,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

light scratches to windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2006 75,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,163 miles

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R781 GFR is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R781 GFR, 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 R781 GFR registered?

R781 GFR is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R781 GFR safe to buy?

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