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R284 CGX

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,986 mi
Last recorded59,986 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 CGX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

bonnet stiff to open

drivers window faulty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window slow & sticks

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,161 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 45,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,518 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 36,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,279 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,532 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 24,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,174 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 18,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R284 CGX is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R284 CGX, 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 R284 CGX registered?

R284 CGX is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R284 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 CGX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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