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R486 CVR

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,742 mi
Last recorded67,742 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 CVR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,742 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPERATE

WINDSCREEN SCATCHED BUT OK

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,592 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,579 miles

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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R486 CVR is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R486 CVR, 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 R486 CVR registered?

R486 CVR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R486 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 CVR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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