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R295 NBF

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,325 mi
Last recorded35,325 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 NBF
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,325 miles

alot of underbody corrosion

brake pipes covered in grease & un dersealed

coil springs corroded but still complete

front wishbone corroded

centre rear seat belt covers missing but still working ok

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,532 miles

coil springs slight corrosion ????

front cross member slight corrosion ?

under side car corroded ????

Fail 15 Feb 2013 34,531 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

coil springs slight corrosion ????

front cross member slight corrosion ?

under side car corroded ????

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,539 miles

centre rear seat belt cover missing but still works

coil springs slight corrosion ?

n/s/front bumper cover missing

rear tail gate corrosion around window ??/

under body slight corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,537 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre rear seat belt cover missing but still works

coil springs slight corrosion ?

n/s/front bumper cover missing

rear tail gate corrosion around window ??/

under body slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,443 miles

Brake pipes heavily undersealed but slightly corroded where visible

Brake resevoir bottle seal to master cylinder is damp but no leaks found under pressure

Coil springs complete

Corrosion to body and structure and feels soft in some places

Corrosion to most components underside

Most suspension component bushes worn and perished

Nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

Offside and centre rear seat belt buckle covers missing but still operating

Offside rear tyre badly cracked and perished but no ply or cord found

Rear brakes slight judder

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 31,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,662 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 28,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lap belt stalk incomplete

Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,605 miles

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

lap belt stalk incomplete

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,166 miles

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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R295 NBF is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R295 NBF, 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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R295 NBF is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R295 NBF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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