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R121 ECT

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,562 mi
Last recorded83,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 ECT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 83,562 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 22 Jun 2012 83,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 25 Jun 2011 68,388 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 68,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,797 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,304 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,304 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,752 miles

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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R121 ECT is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R121 ECT, 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 R121 ECT registered?

R121 ECT is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R121 ECT safe to buy?

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