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R915 SFR

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,308 mi
Last recorded76,308 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 SFR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,308 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front track rod end slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,729 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 65,729 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,026 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,009 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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R915 SFR is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R915 SFR, 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 R915 SFR registered?

R915 SFR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R915 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 SFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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