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S254 ODD

1999 Proton Compact

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

83,742 mi
Last recorded83,742 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 ODD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 83,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,547 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,208 miles

Modified for Competition Use

Fail 25 Mar 2022 88,208 miles

Modified for Competition Use

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,539 miles

metal brake pipes rusting.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,539 miles

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

metal brake pipes rusting.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,827 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,827 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,007 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 80,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,553 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 77,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,877 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,173 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,249 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,858 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 67,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,185 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,135 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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S254 ODD is a 1999 Proton Compact in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S254 ODD, 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 S254 ODD registered?

S254 ODD is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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