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S967 JSM

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,767 mi
Last recorded65,767 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS967 JSM
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,829 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 63,829 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,733 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges.

offside rear tyre near legal limit.

severe oil leaks at sump and oil filter.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,810 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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S967 JSM is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S967 JSM, 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 S967 JSM registered?

S967 JSM is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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