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R512 EKX

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 EKX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 67,957 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing

Front & Rear Number Plates Deteriorating

Front Brake Balance Poor--22%

N/S/F Tyre Only Just Legal ( With A Nail )--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

O/S/F Wheel Rim Corroding

O/S/R Trailing Arm Bush Perishing--N/S/R Only Slightly

O/S/R Tyre Distorted

Oil Leaks

Sign Of Corrosion Front Subframe & Suspension Components

Stone-chip In N/S Headlamp Lens

Wipers Smearing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing

Exhaust & Joints Corroding

Front & Rear Number Plates Deteriorating

Front Brake Balance Poor--22%

N/S/F Tyre Only Just Legal ( With A Nail )--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

O/S/F Wheel Rim Corroding

O/S/R Trailing Arm Bush Perishing--N/S/R Only Slightly

O/S/R Tyre Distorted

Oil Leaks

Sign Of Corrosion Front Subframe & Suspension Components

Stone-chip In N/S Headlamp Lens

Wipers Smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,176 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)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

brake warning light on

exhaust system badly corroded and leaking slightly

front and rear number plates deteriorated,recommend attention

front brake pads seem low,front brake balance poor 21%

genral corrosion front subframe and suspension components

noise from power steering pump,auxiliary belts

Fail 9 Apr 2011 64,537 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges--O/S Getting Close To Legal Limit

Exhaust Corroding

Front & Rear Number Plates Slightly Discoloured

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Front Brake Balance Poor

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil Leaks

Slight Corrosion Front Chassis Rails & Front Cross Member

Slight Play In Upper Steering Column Bush

Wipers Smearing Slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2011 64,537 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges--O/S Getting Close To Legal Limit

Exhaust Corroding

Front & Rear Number Plates Slightly Discoloured

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Front Brake Balance Poor

Oil Leaks

Slight Corrosion Front Chassis Rails & Front Cross Member

Slight Play In Upper Steering Column Bush

Wipers Smearing Slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,667 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,875 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,875 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 48,875 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,607 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 43,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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R512 EKX is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R512 EKX, 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 R512 EKX registered?

R512 EKX is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R512 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 EKX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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