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R558 OGM

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,066 mi
Last recorded53,066 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 OGM
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,066 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,991 miles

damage to nearside rear quarter

engine valve train noisy

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2008 47,991 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to nearside rear quarter

engine valve train noisy

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,396 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 32,730 miles

engine very noisey

n/s/door mirror damaged

o/s/rack gaitor perished

both rear shocks damp

slight juddering from n/s/rear foot and handbrake

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Duo?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
6,249
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Registration plate lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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R558 OGM is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 Duo fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R558 OGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Duo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact Duo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R558 OGM registered?

R558 OGM is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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