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R125 ECT

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,939 mi
Last recorded83,939 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 ECT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,788 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,788 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,836 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 62,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,076 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,484 miles

high hand brake travel

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,238 miles

number plates faded

Fail 16 Jul 2008 39,238 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

number plates faded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,561 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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R125 ECT is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R125 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 R125 ECT registered?

R125 ECT is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R125 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 ECT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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