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R302 LWP

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,164 mi
Last recorded79,164 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 LWP
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,164 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

handbrake travel quite high but still has reserve.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 77,670 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear brake discs outer faces started to corrode.

n/s/f indicator lens cracked.

n/s/r tyre very low and inner edge worn.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,863 miles

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

n/side indicater lens broken but not showing white light

rear reg plate starting to degrade

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,862 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 44,773 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 44,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R302 LWP 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 75%.

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 R302 LWP, 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 R302 LWP registered?

R302 LWP is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R302 LWP safe to buy?

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