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R832 JKO

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,749 mi
Last recorded75,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 75,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing

offside front bumper corner adrift

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2013 75,749 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing

offside front bumper corner adrift

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2012 65,405 miles

body damage to nearside front of vehicle

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2012 65,405 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body damage to nearside front of vehicle

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2011 55,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 52,668 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,817 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,285 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 43,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 JKO 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 R832 JKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R832 JKO registered?

R832 JKO is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R832 JKO safe to buy?

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