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S370 OPX

1998 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,530 mi
Last recorded55,530 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 OPX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,654 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 49,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,624 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 39,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 25,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,644 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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S370 OPX is a 1998 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S370 OPX, 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 S370 OPX registered?

S370 OPX is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S370 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S370 OPX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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