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S293 ERR

1998 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,163 mi
Last recorded64,163 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Sprint79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 ERR
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 64,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 64,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,402 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,053 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 45,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,297 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rear box rubbers deterioated

offside rear tyre sidewall age deteration

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,263 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 42,261 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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S293 ERR is a 1998 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S293 ERR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S293 ERR is a 1998 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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