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R703 CNF

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

111,626 mi
Last recorded111,626 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 CNF
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013 111,626 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes to rear cylinders slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 107,614 miles

Brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders slight corrosion

Front exhaust shield insecure

Nearside rearview mirror insecure

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside steering track bar inner knuckle slight play

Oil leak stains on engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre low air pressure

Wiper linkage mechanism worn

Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Airbag warning lamp flashing indicating a fault

Brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders slight corrosion

Front exhaust shield insecure

Nearside rearview mirror insecure

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside steering track bar inner knuckle slight play

Oil leak stains on engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre low air pressure

Wiper linkage mechanism worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 103,880 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front exhaust shield insecure

Nearside rearview mirror insecure

Offside wiper arm pivot worn

Offsside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Oil leak on engine area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,737 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 100,692 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rearview mirror insecure

Offside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

Oil leak on engine

Steering rack end knuckles slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,779 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 94,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,465 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 92,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,216 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 86,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R703 CNF is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 61,911 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 R703 CNF, 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 28 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R703 CNF registered?

R703 CNF is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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