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R460 BWY

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,185 mi
Last recorded77,185 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 BWY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 77,185 miles

o/s/r +n/s/rear tyres cuts in walls

Pass 31 Aug 2005 70,964 miles

rear number plate starting to become discoloured

Fail 31 Aug 2005 70,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate starting to become discoloured

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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R460 BWY is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R460 BWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R460 BWY registered?

R460 BWY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R460 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 BWY shows 3 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.

Does R460 BWY have outstanding finance?

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