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R487 NBV

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,855 mi
Last recorded127,855 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 NBV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2010 127,855 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 127,855 miles

exhaust has slight leak

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering and suspension bushes

surface corrosion on chassis and running gear

Pass 17 Jun 2009 123,240 miles

slight play in steering and suspension bushes

surface corrosion on chassis and running gear

Pass 14 Jun 2008 119,560 miles

high front brake imbalance 23% .

Pass 16 Jun 2007 116,315 miles

front brake imbalance high at 23 . slight play in steering & suspenion bushes .

Pass 28 Jun 2006 111,139 miles

advise front brake imbalance high at 24% .

Fail 27 Jun 2006 111,139 miles

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.

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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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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