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S970 LWN

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 LWN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner sills corroding

rear seats not in use

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,915 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,385 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted and loose (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,645 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 75,643 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 69,439 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,981 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,778 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,032 miles

advise rear brake back plates corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2008 55,030 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,103 miles

hand brake bit high

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,608 miles

front number plate cracked. but not affecting letters

Fail 12 Dec 2005 35,608 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front number plate cracked. but not affecting letters

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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S970 LWN is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S970 LWN, 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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S970 LWN is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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