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S52 KRB

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,022 mi
Last recorded69,022 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 KRB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipe greased.

condition of nearside wiper blade.

condition of rear number plate.

nearside front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,089 miles

general corrosion to body & chassis

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2012 64,076 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

general corrosion to body and chassis

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,124 miles

Coolant leak

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2010 58,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,671 miles

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

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

rear reg plate slightly faded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,747 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 33,216 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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S52 KRB is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S52 KRB, 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 S52 KRB registered?

S52 KRB is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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