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S664 RJA

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS664 RJA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,582 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,118 miles

Front panel Corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,448 miles

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 9 Aug 2012 54,817 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 54,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,264 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,819 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 41,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,492 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 37,492 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,627 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 33,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S664 RJA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S664 RJA, 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 S664 RJA registered?

S664 RJA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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