MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
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R89 WCY is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R89 WCY, 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 R89 WCY registered?
R89 WCY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R89 WCY safe to buy?
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