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S371 AEV

1998 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Sprint79,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 AEV
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 103,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 103,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,042 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 80,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 80,226 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S371 AEV is a 1998 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S371 AEV, 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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What year was S371 AEV registered?

S371 AEV is a 1998 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S371 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S371 AEV shows 6 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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