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S599 KWN

1998 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,339 mi
Last recorded97,339 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Sprint79,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 KWN
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 97,339 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 97,338 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 90,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 90,752 miles

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

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

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

advise,handbrake travel,possibly future repair/replacement required of handbrake cables.

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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S599 KWN is a 1998 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S599 KWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S599 KWN is a 1998 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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