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S62 KST

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,048 mi
Last recorded90,048 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 KST
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,953 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,499 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 78,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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S62 KST is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S62 KST, 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 S62 KST registered?

S62 KST is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S62 KST safe to buy?

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