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S893 LDP

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,724 mi
Last recorded118,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 LDP
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 118,724 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 110,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 110,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 108,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 100,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 91,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S893 LDP is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S893 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 S893 LDP registered?

S893 LDP is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S893 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S893 LDP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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