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S568 AEU

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,434 mi
Last recorded73,434 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 AEU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,434 miles

nearside rear tyre tread slight bulge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,750 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 51,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,319 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,508 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,344 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,799 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 26,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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S568 AEU is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S568 AEU, 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 S568 AEU registered?

S568 AEU is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S568 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S568 AEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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