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R870 TWR

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,967 mi
Last recorded44,967 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 TWR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 44,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak ()

excessive corrosion boot area

grease on brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake pipes heavily greased to protect from further corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake pipes heavily greased to protect from further corrosion

Pass 30 May 2015 34,312 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 33,796 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 33,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,110 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 33,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 32,012 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 31 May 2012 32,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,781 miles

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

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

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

advise airbag light flashing

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise clutch pedal anti-slip missing

advise cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

advise n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2011 30,781 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

advise airbag light flashing

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise clutch pedal anti-slip missing

advise cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

advise n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 May 2010 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise airbag light flashing

advise cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

advise front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

advise n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise airbag light flashing

advise cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 29 May 2009 27,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise airbag light flashing

advise clutch pedal anti-slip missing

advise cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise airbag light flashing

advise front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 May 2006 21,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 21,743 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)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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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R870 TWR is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R870 TWR, 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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R870 TWR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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