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S883 LDP

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,558 mi
Last recorded84,558 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 LDP
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,558 miles

exhaust very rusty

front wipers poor

oil leak from eng/gbox

rad in poor condition

rear shocks damp

rear suspension bushes soft

underside of vehicle going rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,557 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,750 miles

front no plate cracked

hand brake cables becoming poor

os rear brake pipe very rusty

very bad oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2010 83,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

hand brake cables becoming poor

os rear brake pipe very rusty

rear wiper split

very bad oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,440 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

exhaust very rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2009 81,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,303 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 78,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,348 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 67,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1. engine oil level low

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 48,189 miles

handbrake long travel, n/s/r foot brake low reading 102 o/s/r 158

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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S883 LDP is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S883 LDP, 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 S883 LDP registered?

S883 LDP is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S883 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 LDP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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