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R489 HWV

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,955 mi
Last recorded84,955 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 HWV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,955 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,733 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 83,733 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,232 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,358 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,283 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,110 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 61,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,186 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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R489 HWV is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R489 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R489 HWV registered?

R489 HWV is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R489 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 HWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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