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R732 MTN

1998 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 MTN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,885 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,631 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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R732 MTN is a 1998 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R732 MTN, 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 R732 MTN registered?

R732 MTN is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R732 MTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R732 MTN shows 5 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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