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S10 OCM

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,155 mi
Last recorded117,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 OCM
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 117,155 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 117,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,120 miles

advise centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded.

advise slight wear in nearside and offside front suspension drop links.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 104,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 100,043 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 100,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 94,771 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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S10 OCM is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S10 OCM, 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 S10 OCM registered?

S10 OCM is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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