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R955 XYA

1997 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 XYA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,991 miles

Airbag light on

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,773 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 77,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,366 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2008 73,501 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 69,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 65,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

handbrake travel high

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,045 miles

handbrake travel high

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

stone chips in windscreen

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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R955 XYA is a 1997 Proton Compact in Red 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 R955 XYA, 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 R955 XYA registered?

R955 XYA is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R955 XYA safe to buy?

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