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R519 RHY

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,747 mi
Last recorded68,747 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 RHY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,794 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 45,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R519 RHY 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 85.7%.

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 R519 RHY, 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 R519 RHY registered?

R519 RHY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R519 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 RHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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