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S972 JRW

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

134,907 mi
Last recorded134,907 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 JRW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 134,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 131,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several ares (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 119,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,314 miles

front passenger seat removed

petrol cap taped shut

Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,204 miles

passenger seat removed

Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,204 miles

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

passenger seat removed

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,820 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme limit of acceptance (4.1.E.1)

battery temporary secured

passenger seat not fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,660 miles

battery temporary secured

Pass 27 Feb 2016 102,028 miles

Nearside Front seat not fitted

battery temporary secured

Pass 28 Jan 2015 101,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front passenger seat missing.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 101,087 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front passenger seat missing.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,758 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bolt missing from gearbox mtg

Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bolt missing from gearbox mtg

Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,515 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,514 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,318 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,058 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 60,355 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 60,355 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 56,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery u/s

Fail 27 Feb 2009 56,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery u/s

Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 52,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S972 JRW is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S972 JRW, 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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S972 JRW is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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