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S399 AOW

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,753 mi
Last recorded53,753 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 AOW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 53,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 53,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front, Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin not clear/not visible, very thin- advice get checked (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Body has slight corrosion including suspension and sub frames

Under Body sealant applied all over, All Brake pipes, all fuel pipes covered.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,918 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 145,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,349 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,208 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,834 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Hand brake has long travle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and nearside front hub conponents rusty

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,770 miles

parking brake handlever long travel.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,770 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

parking brake handlever long travel.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,528 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,615 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

long hand brake travel

not all of high level brake lamp working

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,396 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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S399 AOW is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S399 AOW, 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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S399 AOW is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 20 February 1999.

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