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S433 EUA

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,685 mi
Last recorded59,685 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 EUA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,685 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light flashing

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,766 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 40,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,216 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 32,082 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,082 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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S433 EUA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S433 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.

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What year was S433 EUA registered?

S433 EUA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S433 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S433 EUA shows 9 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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