MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R979 AET is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R979 AET, 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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How do I check the history of R979 AET?
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What year was R979 AET registered?
R979 AET is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 7 February 1998.
Is R979 AET safe to buy?
The MOT history for R979 AET shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R979 AET have outstanding finance?
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