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S162 ERR

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,126 mi
Last recorded65,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 ERR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,713 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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S162 ERR is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S162 ERR, 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 S162 ERR registered?

S162 ERR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S162 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 ERR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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