MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system heavily corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system heavily corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
all tyres cracking on sidewalls
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
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R479 EHJ is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 R479 EHJ, 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 R479 EHJ registered?
R479 EHJ is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R479 EHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R479 EHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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