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R176 GAT

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,597 mi
Last recorded99,597 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 GAT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 99,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2008 99,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 89,687 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 89,687 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 81,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 81,578 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 81,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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R176 GAT is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R176 GAT, 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 R176 GAT registered?

R176 GAT is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R176 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 GAT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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