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R901 BTX

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,968 mi
Last recorded169,968 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 BTX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 169,968 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens taped up

small amount of play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2010 161,912 miles

nearside front indicator lens taped up and offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2010 161,912 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside front indicator lens taped up and offside front indicator lens cracked

noice from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 15 Dec 2009 150,869 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 150,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 side light did not work to begin with

secureing bolt for offside rear handbrake cable missing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 141,790 miles

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

nearside front indicator light taped up

Fail 18 Dec 2008 141,790 miles

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

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

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

nearside front indicator light taped up

Pass 17 Jul 2007 128,347 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 128,086 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhuast has slight blow

Pass 17 Jul 2006 111,603 miles

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

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

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

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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R901 BTX is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 R901 BTX, 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 29 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R901 BTX registered?

R901 BTX is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R901 BTX safe to buy?

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