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R852 FGU

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,138 mi
Last recorded34,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 FGU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,138 miles

CUT IN OSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS AND NAIL IN THE TREAD

FREED OFF BONNET SAFETY CATCH

FREED OFF NSF WIPER BLADE ARM PIVOT .

NSR TYRE IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND NEEDS CHANGING ASAP

REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING IS GOING OFF COLOUR

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST BOX

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM OSF BRAKE

Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,138 miles

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

CUT IN OSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS AND NAIL IN THE TREAD

FREED OFF BONNET SAFETY CATCH

FREED OFF NSF WIPER BLADE ARM PIVOT .

NSR TYRE IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND NEEDS CHANGING ASAP

REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING IS GOING OFF COLOUR

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST BOX

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM OSF BRAKE

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,895 miles

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS

NAIL IN NSF TYRE TREAD

NS STEERING RAACK GATER HAS STARTED TO CRACK

NSR TYRE HAS STARTED TO PERISH

REAR NUMBER PLATE GOING OFF COLOUR

Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,310 miles

NAIL IN NSF TYRE TREAD

Fail 3 Aug 2007 25,308 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE POOR

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

NAIL IN NSF TYRE TREAD.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OSF OUTER INDICTOR LAMP LENS MISSING.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,460 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 22,460 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front flexi mounting poor

offside front tyre perished

rear number plate poor

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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R852 FGU is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R852 FGU, 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 R852 FGU registered?

R852 FGU is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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