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S644 LCW

1998 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS644 LCW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,889 miles

osf inner steering arm has slight movement

Fail 14 Jul 2011 92,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf inner steering arm has slight movement

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 81,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 81,426 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 75,990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,531 miles

battery insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2006 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

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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S644 LCW is a 1998 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 S644 LCW, 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 S644 LCW registered?

S644 LCW is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S644 LCW safe to buy?

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