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R634 SBV

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,468 mi
Last recorded51,468 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 SBV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2013 51,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

gearbox leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,468 miles

Spare tyre defective

gearbox leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,569 miles

exhaust centre has a slight blow and corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2012 42,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust centre has a slight blow and corrsion

Pass 9 Jul 2011 39,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,921 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 36,823 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,733 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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R634 SBV is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R634 SBV, 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 R634 SBV registered?

R634 SBV is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R634 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R634 SBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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