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S669 RJA

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 RJA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 72,677 miles

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,966 miles

Crack near side of wind screen.

Gear box oil leak.

General under neath corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 70,954 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Crack near side of wind screen.

Gear box oil leak.

General under neath corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,269 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,890 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,890 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,982 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,918 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 62,918 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,904 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,710 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 57,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 56,462 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,462 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,092 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 55,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,642 miles

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

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

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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S669 RJA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S669 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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S669 RJA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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