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S58 VYC

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,173 mi
Last recorded69,173 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 VYC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,173 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,228 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,185 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,640 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 60,637 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,799 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S58 VYC is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S58 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S58 VYC registered?

S58 VYC is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S58 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S58 VYC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S58 VYC have outstanding finance?

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