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S588 SKJ

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,677 mi
Last recorded59,677 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 SKJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,677 miles

engine oily

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing clse to limit

play at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,938 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,328 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 36,116 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,501 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 33,501 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished outer side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2005 30,208 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 30,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S588 SKJ is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S588 SKJ, 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 S588 SKJ registered?

S588 SKJ is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S588 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S588 SKJ shows 12 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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