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S404 AOW

1999 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 AOW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,349 miles

Rear shock absorbers damp

The front to rear brake pipes are quite badly corroded at the rear end

The o/s/r sill is weak with corrosion

Vehicle modified for competition use

Fail 28 Nov 2017 89,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear shock absorbers damp

The front to rear brake pipes are quite badly corroded at the rear end

The o/s/r sill is weak with corrosion

Vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 26 Nov 2016 77,370 miles

Competition tyres fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

Main brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2016 77,366 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Competition tyres fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

Main brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,294 miles

Competition use only tyres fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 69,294 miles

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

Competition use only tyres fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,623 miles

car converted for rally use, no air bags or rear seats fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,394 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,729 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre flat

Pass 24 Dec 2010 52,777 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 52,777 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,653 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,613 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,635 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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S404 AOW is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S404 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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S404 AOW is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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