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R369 CHB

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,414 mi
Last recorded44,414 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 CHB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,810 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 40,455 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,356 miles

1 osr tyre perished on side walls 2 osr trailing arm bush starting to split and nsr trailing arm bush slightly worn

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,602 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,356 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,664 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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R369 CHB is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R369 CHB, 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 R369 CHB registered?

R369 CHB is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R369 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R369 CHB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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