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S458 AOW

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,694 mi
Last recorded123,694 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 AOW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 123,694 miles

Oil leak

radiator in very poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2013 123,694 miles

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

Oil leak

radiator in very poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2012 116,624 miles

CENTER EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,162 miles

Screw in the n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,211 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 102,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,858 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 88,114 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 88,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,760 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2006 81,550 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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S458 AOW is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S458 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 S458 AOW registered?

S458 AOW is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S458 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S458 AOW shows 12 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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