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R409 NAD

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 NAD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 74,350 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,843 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 6,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 10 Nov 2007 55,470 miles

nearside rear tyre wall has slight damage

offside rear lens has repair made to it

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 52,702 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 52,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R409 NAD is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R409 NAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R409 NAD registered?

R409 NAD is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R409 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 NAD shows 12 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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