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S946 AOO

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,219 mi
Last recorded75,219 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 AOO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,219 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 75,209 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,696 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 57,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,020 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,982 miles

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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S946 AOO is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S946 AOO, 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 S946 AOO registered?

S946 AOO is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S946 AOO safe to buy?

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