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S311 RDW

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,303 mi
Last recorded74,303 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 RDW
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 74,303 miles

steering rack offside giator cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2006 72,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Duo?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
6,249
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Registration plate lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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S311 RDW is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact Duo fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S311 RDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Duo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact Duo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S311 RDW registered?

S311 RDW is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S311 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S311 RDW shows 3 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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