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R411 DMY

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,885 mi
Last recorded50,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 DMY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,885 miles

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

slight damage front number plate

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,106 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,298 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,156 miles

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Fail 20 Jan 2012 45,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,259 miles

front brake pads low

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,613 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,094 miles

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,521 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 36,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,022 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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R411 DMY is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R411 DMY, 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 R411 DMY registered?

R411 DMY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R411 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 DMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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