MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nsf tyre inner shoulder worn smooth
nsr light lense cracked
nsr tyre outer sidewall craked
osf tyre inner shoulder worn smooth
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nsf tyre inner shoulder worn smooth
nsr light lense cracked
nsr tyre outer sidewall craked
osf tyre inner shoulder worn smooth
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing
front tyres side/walls cracked
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S309 COU is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S309 COU, 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 S309 COU registered?
S309 COU is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 December 1998.
Is S309 COU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S309 COU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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