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R895 CWY

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 CWY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,516 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 89,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

very dry from standing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,510 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 69,502 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 67,142 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 67,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAX LEVEL

NSF SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHT WEEPING.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 59,248 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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R895 CWY 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 R895 CWY, 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 R895 CWY registered?

R895 CWY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R895 CWY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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