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S529 AMW

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,827 mi
Last recorded56,827 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 AMW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,171 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 54,171 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,485 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2006 51,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

oil leak

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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S529 AMW is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S529 AMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S529 AMW registered?

S529 AMW is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S529 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 AMW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S529 AMW have outstanding finance?

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