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R246 UES

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,939 mi
Last recorded63,939 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 UES
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,939 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,939 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,132 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 63,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Duo?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
6,249
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Registration plate lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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R246 UES is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 Duo fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R246 UES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Duo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact Duo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R246 UES registered?

R246 UES is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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