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R455 KFG

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,169 mi
Last recorded61,169 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 KFG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,331 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside front of vehicle

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,431 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside front wing. offside front indicator lens cracked

hanbbrake lever travel long

Fail 25 Mar 2008 52,431 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside front wing. offside front indicator lens cracked

hanbbrake lever travel long

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,666 miles

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

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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R455 KFG 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 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 R455 KFG, 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 R455 KFG registered?

R455 KFG is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R455 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 KFG shows 6 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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