MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nail in tread n/.s rear
o/s rear lamp damaged
slight play in steering rack end joints
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nail in tread n/.s rear
o/s rear lamp damaged
slight play in steering rack end joints
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S488 FVE is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 S488 FVE, 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 S488 FVE registered?
S488 FVE is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S488 FVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S488 FVE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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