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R419 NAD

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,179 mi
Last recorded59,179 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 NAD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,306 miles

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

unable to fully inspect rear offside/ nearside/ center seatbelts due to luggage

Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,306 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

emmisions not tested due to condition of exhaust

unable to fully inspect rear offside/ nearside/ center seatbelts due to luggage

Pass 10 Dec 2011 48,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,269 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,696 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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R419 NAD is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R419 NAD, 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 R419 NAD registered?

R419 NAD is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R419 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 NAD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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