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S285 RCA

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,342 mi
Last recorded64,342 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 RCA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,342 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 64,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,079 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 40,310 miles

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

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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S285 RCA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S285 RCA, 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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How do I check the history of S285 RCA?

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What year was S285 RCA registered?

S285 RCA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S285 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 RCA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S285 RCA have outstanding finance?

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