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R29 BCV

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,418 mi
Last recorded64,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 BCV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,575 miles

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 26 Oct 2010 47,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,011 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,711 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 39,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,818 miles

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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R29 BCV 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 BCV, 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 R29 BCV registered?

R29 BCV is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R29 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 BCV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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