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S703 LTH

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,719 mi
Last recorded63,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 LTH
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,719 miles

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

Oil leak

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

anti roll bar link rubbers perished

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear swing arm bushes slightly perished

slight damage to offside rear road wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2011 60,590 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 60,590 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,707 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,542 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 44,542 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,166 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 34,148 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S703 LTH is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S703 LTH, 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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S703 LTH is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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