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R979 SRX

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 SRX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 62,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2014 62,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 60,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,799 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight Corrosion in Front Subframe around Suspension Arm Mountings

Fail 17 May 2012 58,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust Blow from Rear Silencer

Front Exhaust Section Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight Corrosion in Front Subframe around Suspension Arm Mountings

Pass 12 May 2011 56,868 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tailgate struts weak

Fail 9 May 2011 56,868 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tailgate struts weak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 52,513 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyres low on tread

Pass 12 May 2008 49,876 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 46,341 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 46,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2005 38,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R979 SRX is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R979 SRX, 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 R979 SRX registered?

R979 SRX is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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