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S646 KSL

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,832 mi
Last recorded100,832 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 KSL
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,832 miles

both rear trailing arm, front bushes starting to split

small hole in exhaust centre silencer

srs light flahing on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 100,229 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 100,220 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 84,251 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 65,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,824 miles

PLEASE NOTE THAT BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN SMEARED WITH GREASE

Fail 13 Sep 2006 53,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2005 50,835 miles

Nearside Front 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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S646 KSL is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S646 KSL, 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 S646 KSL registered?

S646 KSL is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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