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S499 JMJ

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

24,715 mi
Last recorded24,715 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 JMJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,715 miles

oil leak

parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Jul 2016 24,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak

parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,881 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 21,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,261 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 21,247 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,863 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 20,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 20,525 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,525 miles

Coolant leak

all 4 tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 20,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,800 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 19,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 19,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,390 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,036 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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S499 JMJ is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S499 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 28 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 S499 JMJ registered?

S499 JMJ is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S499 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 JMJ shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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