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S597 KTY

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,866 mi
Last recorded69,866 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 KTY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

damage to nearside rear bodywork

front number plate deteriorated

heat shield on exhaust front pipe loose

nearside front indicator cracked

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked and perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack end joints

Fail 13 Jun 2006 69,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bumper insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaking

damage to nearside rear bodywork

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front indicator cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack end joints

Pass 10 Jun 2005 55,888 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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S597 KTY is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S597 KTY, 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 S597 KTY registered?

S597 KTY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S597 KTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S597 KTY shows 3 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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