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S95 SYA

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 SYA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 121,817 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing.

Corrosion on all metal brake pipes.

Damage to near side of front windscreen.

Little reserve travel on park brake lever.

Near side front seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted.

Off side front seat belt catch seems loose.

Oil leak from engine area.

Slight miss fire from engine.

Slight play in front steering rack.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 113,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 104,933 miles

see vt32 test no 201092607469

Fail 12 Apr 2007 104,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S95 SYA is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,718 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 S95 SYA, 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 27 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S95 SYA is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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