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S437 JMJ

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,017 mi
Last recorded57,017 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 JMJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,017 miles

Cracking to the offside rear tyre and wearing on its inner edge

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Cracking to the offside rear tyre and wearing on its inner edge

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,119 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 51,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S front tyre at 2mm

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,213 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,213 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,947 miles

O/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

OIL JUST ABOVE MINIMUM

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,028 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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S437 JMJ is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S437 JMJ, 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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What year was S437 JMJ registered?

S437 JMJ is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S437 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 JMJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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