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R832 HPU

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,124 mi
Last recorded60,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 HPU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,124 miles

slight corrosion on sills and suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,124 miles

slight corrosion on sills and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,565 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting split

s r s light flashing.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 58,565 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting split

s r s light flashing.

Pass 18 May 2016 50,309 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre has age cracks on sidewall.

Pass 19 May 2015 49,355 miles

N/S/R tyre shows signs of age (Cracks)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,430 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 48,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,134 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 47,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,094 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,770 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,770 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R832 HPU is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R832 HPU, 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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R832 HPU is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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