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R868 TWR

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,468 mi
Last recorded53,468 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 TWR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front heat shield rattling

Fail 5 Jun 2009 51,916 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner wall has cuts

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,916 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre inner wall has cuts

Pass 29 May 2008 50,917 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 50,917 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 49,400 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,901 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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R868 TWR 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 66.7%.

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 R868 TWR, 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 R868 TWR registered?

R868 TWR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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