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R846 GUG

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,310 mi
Last recorded68,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 GUG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,310 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,310 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 67,068 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,068 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 63,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,073 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,476 miles

noted that the offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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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R846 GUG is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R846 GUG, 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 R846 GUG registered?

R846 GUG is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R846 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 GUG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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