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S605 JVJ

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 JVJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,246 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 73,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,728 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 63,725 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,040 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 45,040 miles

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

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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S605 JVJ is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S605 JVJ, 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 S605 JVJ registered?

S605 JVJ is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S605 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 JVJ shows 9 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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