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R669 MHC

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,068 mi
Last recorded78,068 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 MHC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,068 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedle rubber missing

o/s/f shock damp

srs light on

Fail 31 May 2012 78,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch pedle rubber missing

o/s/f shock damp

srs light on

Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,882 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,956 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 68,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,687 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 64,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 57,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 55,673 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 55,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R669 MHC is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R669 MHC, 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 R669 MHC registered?

R669 MHC is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R669 MHC safe to buy?

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