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R919 LRU

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 LRU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,301 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 77,109 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

parking brake long

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,010 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inside edge

Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,010 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,882 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,809 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

spare tyre poor

Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,765 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade u/s

spare tyre poor

Fail 10 Feb 2007 54,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,306 miles

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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R919 LRU is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc 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 R919 LRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R919 LRU registered?

R919 LRU is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R919 LRU safe to buy?

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