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S657 XON

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 XON
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 119,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,882 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 110,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 96,705 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 96,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2008 86,489 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,489 miles

Nearside Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,567 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 74,567 miles

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,533 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 64,288 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S657 XON is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S657 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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S657 XON is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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