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S730 HGD

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,682 mi
Last recorded112,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 HGD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 112,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,847 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 91,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 91,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 82,727 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 82,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,314 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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S730 HGD is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S730 HGD, 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 S730 HGD registered?

S730 HGD is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S730 HGD safe to buy?

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