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R130 OJR

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 OJR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,705 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 74,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,957 miles

advise looks like front caliprrs have been freed off new pads o k time of mot slight n/s body damage no sharpe edges

rear calipers have been freed off capipers may start to siezed in time

Fail 23 Jul 2008 71,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,690 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 68,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,672 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 65,672 miles

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

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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R130 OJR is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R130 OJR, 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 R130 OJR registered?

R130 OJR is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R130 OJR safe to buy?

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