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R345 YNA

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,786 mi
Last recorded102,786 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 YNA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 102,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 102,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 97,864 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 97,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,515 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 84,511 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 77,806 miles

rear outer disc faces have surface corrossion

Fail 23 Nov 2007 77,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fluctuation on o/s/f brake reading

rear outer disc faces have surface corrossion

Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,107 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 68,992 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING. O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Fail 29 Nov 2005 68,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING. O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE.

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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R345 YNA is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R345 YNA, 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 R345 YNA registered?

R345 YNA is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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