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S514 BJO

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 BJO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 121,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre/rear exhaust has been repaired, requires attention, ok at time of test

front brake disc,s worn

radiator in very poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 116,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 116,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 108,752 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 108,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 98,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 91,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 84,883 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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S514 BJO is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S514 BJO, 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 S514 BJO registered?

S514 BJO is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S514 BJO safe to buy?

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