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S421 XAD

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 XAD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & front heat sheld loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre slight uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,276 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,964 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 91,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,327 miles

Air bag light is on

Front brake pads are getting low

High level brake light is dull

Movement in steering rack

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

There is tape on o/s/f indicator

n/s front floor is very rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Air bag light is on

Front brake pads are getting low

High level brake light is dull

Movement in steering rack

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

There is tape on o/s/f indicator

n/s front floor is very rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Hazzard light switch loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

SRS light flashing on dashboard

fog lamp switch loose

nearside wiper slightly smeary

noise from belts area of engine

offside wiper hits edge of windscreen

slight movement in steering reack mounting bushes

under seal peeling off car

Fail 21 Oct 2009 78,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Hazzard light switch loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

SRS light flashing on dashboard

fog lamp switch loose

nearside wiper slightly smeary

noise from belts area of engine

offside wiper hits edge of windscreen

slight movement in steering reack mounting bushes

under seal peeling off car

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,349 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 73,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,994 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,994 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre perished & wearing on edges. †o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,921 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 57,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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S421 XAD is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S421 XAD, 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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S421 XAD is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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