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R647 HHB

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,280 mi
Last recorded114,280 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 HHB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,280 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded

spare wheel fitted to n/s/r

Fail 25 Feb 2014 104,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded

spare wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,867 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,223 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

o/s/f seat belt buckle caseing missing

o/s/r tyre on the limit

Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 68,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,011 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 66,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,229 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 61,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,548 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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R647 HHB is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R647 HHB, 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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R647 HHB is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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