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S234 RJV

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,652 mi
Last recorded76,652 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 RJV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 76,652 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,230 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,053 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 66,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 51,945 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 51,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S234 RJV is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S234 RJV, 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 S234 RJV registered?

S234 RJV is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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