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R788 JTC

1998 Proton Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,476 mi
Last recorded36,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 JTC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,476 miles

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

airbag light on dash(noise in column). handbrake high

Fail 5 Jul 2012 36,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

airbag light on dash(noise in column). handbrake high

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,533 miles

advise nsf tyre cracks in wall

advise osf door mirror broken

advise srs light flashing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,811 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall. airbag light on dash. o/s mirror shell broken

Fail 18 Aug 2010 34,809 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall. airbag light on dash. o/s mirror shell broken

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,625 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limits

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,210 miles

advise nsf tyre wall scuffed cracks

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,826 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 28,772 miles

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

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

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,772 miles

osf brake slightly binding

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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R788 JTC is a 1998 Proton Compact in Maroon 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 R788 JTC, 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 R788 JTC registered?

R788 JTC is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R788 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 JTC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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