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S651 XON

1998 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,003 mi
Last recorded34,003 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 XON
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,003 miles

offside front tyre pressure valve safety cap missing

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 7 Sep 2010 34,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre pressure valve safety cap missing

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre exhaust appears to be incorrect for vehicle (to long brackets dont align to vehicle correctly) effecting rear silencer position

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,375 miles

clutch pedal antislip rubber not fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2008 33,375 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

clutch pedal antislip rubber not fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,047 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,643 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 32,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S651 XON is a 1998 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S651 XON, 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 S651 XON registered?

S651 XON is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S651 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S651 XON shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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