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R632 XRB

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 XRB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,924 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,480 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,062 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 60,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,956 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,788 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,788 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,290 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,285 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,843 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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R632 XRB is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R632 XRB, 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 R632 XRB registered?

R632 XRB is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R632 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R632 XRB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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