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S347 SLC

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 SLC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,531 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front wipers smear windscreen

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bad oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,572 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2014 63,763 miles

Hand brake warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak

n/s/f shock absorber weaping

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,951 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,820 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 51,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,117 miles

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 38,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,225 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2009 33,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 263,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 23,671 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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S347 SLC is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S347 SLC, 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 S347 SLC registered?

S347 SLC is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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