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S778 EUA

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,529 mi
Last recorded83,529 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 EUA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,529 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 83,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET SNAPPED OFF.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSF HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED.

NSF TYRE ON 2MM CENTRALLY.

OSF TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,573 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF STEERING RACK KNUCKLE END.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,285 miles

NSF TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING BUBBLING UP

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 60,854 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 42,535 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 42,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S778 EUA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S778 EUA, 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 S778 EUA registered?

S778 EUA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S778 EUA safe to buy?

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