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R818 SFJ

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 SFJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 87,482 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 87,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

hand brake close to the end of its working travel

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,662 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,792 miles

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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R818 SFJ is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R818 SFJ, 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 R818 SFJ registered?

R818 SFJ is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R818 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 SFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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