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R783 GFR

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,323 mi
Last recorded54,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 GFR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,323 miles

All rear brake pipes are loosing protective coating.

Both front brake discs are slightly warped.

Centre exhaust is very rusty, and slightly blowing.

Handbrake lever is near the end of its travel.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 54,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All rear brake pipes are loosing protective coating.

Both front brake discs slightly warped.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake lever is near the end of its travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Spare tyre is illegal.

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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R783 GFR is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R783 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 R783 GFR registered?

R783 GFR is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R783 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 GFR shows 2 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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