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S475 ADO

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 ADO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 73,666 miles

1/ wiper blades are deteriorating 2/ front and rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 70,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

front exhasut flex deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 70,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

front exhasut flex deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2013 63,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 59,812 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 53,605 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,605 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

oil leaks

Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad coolant leak

front anti-roll bar link bushes splitting

front pads low

rear axle bushes seperating

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,040 miles

bad coolant leak

front anti-roll bar link bushes splitting

front pads low

rear axle bushes seperating

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,814 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,814 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,728 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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S475 ADO is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S475 ADO, 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 S475 ADO registered?

S475 ADO is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S475 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 ADO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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