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S545 LRN

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,953 mi
Last recorded87,953 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 LRN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 87,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,707 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 82,707 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,878 miles

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

O/S/Rear wheel bearing very slightly noisey.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,639 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,441 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 58,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,926 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,760 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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S545 LRN is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S545 LRN, 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.

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What year was S545 LRN registered?

S545 LRN is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S545 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S545 LRN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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