MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R905 GUM is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R905 GUM, 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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How do I check the history of R905 GUM?
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What year was R905 GUM registered?
R905 GUM is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R905 GUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R905 GUM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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