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R355 PAG

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,502 mi
Last recorded72,502 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 PAG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 72,502 miles

1. offside front tyre scuffed on inner edge on limit, 2. bad engine oil leaks, 3, battery loose, surface corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,274 miles

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 2.n/s rear brake pads worn low 3.o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,269 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 2.n/s rear brake pads worn low 3.o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,620 miles

1.heavy oil leaks 2.n/s rear brake pads wearing low 3.long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Nov 2007 61,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

1.heavy oil leaks 2.n/s rear brake pads wearing low 3.long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,815 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 47,609 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 47,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R355 PAG 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 62.5%.

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 R355 PAG, 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 R355 PAG registered?

R355 PAG is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R355 PAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 PAG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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