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S670 BTA

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,775 mi
Last recorded82,775 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS670 BTA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,775 miles

n/s door mirror missng

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2011

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 63,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,847 miles

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

slight damage n/s/f mirror

Fail 12 Aug 2009 54,847 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight damage n/s/f mirror

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,111 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 49,111 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,206 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,200 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 42,497 miles

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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S670 BTA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S670 BTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S670 BTA registered?

S670 BTA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S670 BTA safe to buy?

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