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S596 KWN

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,437 mi
Last recorded95,437 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 KWN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,381 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

borderline emissions result

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,977 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,967 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 82,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,108 miles

o/s door mirror slightly disfigurd

srs light staying on

Fail 23 Jun 2008 82,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s door mirror slightly disfigurd

srs light staying on

Pass 14 May 2007 75,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,078 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 70,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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S596 KWN is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S596 KWN, 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 S596 KWN registered?

S596 KWN is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S596 KWN safe to buy?

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