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S52 KSN

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,702 mi
Last recorded52,702 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 52,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,865 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 45,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,197 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 38,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,638 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 KSN is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

S52 KSN is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S52 KSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 KSN shows 9 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.

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