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S517 BJO

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 BJO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,355 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 75,354 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on limit with perished inner side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,975 miles

n/s window regulator faulty

n/s/f wishbone front bush worn

Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s window regulator faulty

n/s/f wishbone front bush worn

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,150 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 62,716 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 62,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 49,965 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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S517 BJO is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S517 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 S517 BJO registered?

S517 BJO is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S517 BJO safe to buy?

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