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S420 EUA

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,299 mi
Last recorded83,299 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 EUA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,299 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 83,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,003 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,663 miles

NSF TYRE SCRUBBED OFF INNER EDGE.

OSF DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED TO REAR VIEW.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,141 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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S420 EUA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S420 EUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S420 EUA registered?

S420 EUA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S420 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 EUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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