MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres cracking on tread
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust system deteriorated
general corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTY
O/S/F TYRE ARE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R953 KNJ is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R953 KNJ, 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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What year was R953 KNJ registered?
R953 KNJ is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 June 1998.
Is R953 KNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R953 KNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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