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S864 LHN

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,774 mi
Last recorded36,774 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 LHN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,774 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 334,411 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,837 miles

rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to crack.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 30,801 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front discs starting to corrode.

os steering rack boot perished.

rear exhaust joint slight blow.

rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack x2.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Sep 2005 28,383 miles

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

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

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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S864 LHN is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S864 LHN, 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 S864 LHN registered?

S864 LHN is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S864 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 LHN shows 6 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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