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R411 HWO

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,660 mi
Last recorded70,660 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 HWO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,660 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,033 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 65,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 63,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,138 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 HWO is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

R411 HWO is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R411 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 HWO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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