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R924 OSH

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,432 mi
Last recorded113,432 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 OSH
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 113,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 103,245 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 103,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 86,641 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 86,641 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

offside rear indicator lamp cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,299 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,988 miles

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

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

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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R924 OSH is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R924 OSH, 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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R924 OSH is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R924 OSH safe to buy?

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