MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust has slight leak
slight engine oil leak
slight play in steering and suspension bushes
surface corrosion on chassis and running gear
exhaust has slight leak
slight engine oil leak
slight play in steering and suspension bushes
surface corrosion on chassis and running gear
slight play in steering and suspension bushes
surface corrosion on chassis and running gear
high front brake imbalance 23% .
front brake imbalance high at 23 . slight play in steering & suspenion bushes .
advise front brake imbalance high at 24% .
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
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R487 NBV is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green 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 R487 NBV, 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 R487 NBV registered?
R487 NBV is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 27 January 1998.
Is R487 NBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R487 NBV 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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