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S457 AOW

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,358 mi
Last recorded73,358 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 AOW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,427 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 51,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,600 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 37,506 miles

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

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

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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S457 AOW is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S457 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S457 AOW registered?

S457 AOW is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S457 AOW safe to buy?

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