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R982 YCH

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,956 mi
Last recorded59,956 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 YCH
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,956 miles

airbag light flashing

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wing mirror glass broken

oil leak

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Fail 18 Jun 2009 59,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light flashing

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wing mirror glass broken

oil leak

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Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,894 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 45,894 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,940 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

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How Reliable is the Proton Compact Duo?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
6,249
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Registration plate lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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R982 YCH is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact Duo fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R982 YCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Duo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact Duo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R982 YCH registered?

R982 YCH is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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