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R227 DJW

1997 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 DJW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,404 miles

NOTED NEW BRAKE PARTS FITTED

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 16 Jan 2009 89,393 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 22 Nov 2008 88,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,118 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,083 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 74,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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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R227 DJW is a 1997 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R227 DJW, 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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R227 DJW is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R227 DJW safe to buy?

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