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S196 BGD

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,168 mi
Last recorded58,168 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 BGD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,168 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,871 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 55,315 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,020 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 51,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,042 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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S196 BGD is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,718 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 S196 BGD, 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 27 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S196 BGD registered?

S196 BGD is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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