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R485 EJO

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,170 mi
Last recorded35,170 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 EJO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,255 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 26,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,123 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R485 EJO is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R485 EJO, 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 R485 EJO registered?

R485 EJO is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R485 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 EJO shows 6 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.

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