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S282 RDW

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,222 mi
Last recorded78,222 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 RDW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,222 miles

nearside front indicator cover missing

srs light on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front indicator cover missing

srs light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,498 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 74,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 71,434 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 67,295 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,295 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,332 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 58,331 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,138 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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S282 RDW is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S282 RDW, 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 S282 RDW registered?

S282 RDW is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S282 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S282 RDW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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