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R309 UWL

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 UWL
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,114 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,395 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,362 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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R309 UWL is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R309 UWL, 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 R309 UWL registered?

R309 UWL is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R309 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 UWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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