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R468 BWY

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,604 mi
Last recorded43,604 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 BWY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,604 miles

cooling fan not cutting in engine getting very hot

offside rear lens broken

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,268 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 38,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,881 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 36,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R468 BWY is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R468 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.

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What year was R468 BWY registered?

R468 BWY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R468 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 BWY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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