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R572 UKJ

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 UKJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,464 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2012 64,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,336 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,980 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,543 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,137 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Dec 2007 39,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R572 UKJ is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R572 UKJ, 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 R572 UKJ registered?

R572 UKJ is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R572 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 UKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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