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S946 JSA

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,534 mi
Last recorded73,534 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 JSA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake/handbrake light on

different sized tyres fitted at front and rear

frt discs starting to lip

frt pipe exhaust flexi split and leaking

frt wipers streaky

n/s/f dip beam slightly dull

o/s/f tyre at 2-3 mm

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

oil leak at engine

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,469 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front brake disc is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,906 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,906 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre perished and small cut outer sidewall 185/6014

o/s/f disc poor condition

o/s/f tyre small cut on outer sidewall 185/6014

radiator leaking at repair next to cap

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,797 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 35,796 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s wing mirror glass missing

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,782 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 32,782 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror glass missing

radiator in poor condtion

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 JSA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S946 JSA, 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 JSA registered?

S946 JSA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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