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S995 JHP

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 JHP
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 115,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear brake light not working, assumed disconnected

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 109,211 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 109,211 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 103,835 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 103,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 96,851 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 93,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 82,344 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 82,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

power steering belt poor condition

wiper blades poor

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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S995 JHP is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S995 JHP, 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 S995 JHP registered?

S995 JHP is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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