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R947 EUD

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,390 mi
Last recorded112,390 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 EUD
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,046 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 104,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside steering rack slight play

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside steering rack slight play

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,139 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

rear number plate in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,748 miles

Battery insecure

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,917 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 80,917 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 74,561 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,332 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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R947 EUD is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R947 EUD, 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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R947 EUD is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 15 March 1998.

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