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S781 JAJ

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,983 mi
Last recorded57,983 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 JAJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Nov 2012 57,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,044 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,834 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 110,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,085 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 35,085 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,390 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre perishing.

Advise tracking check.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 27,355 miles

Advise o/s/f brake pads low.

Advise screw in o/s/r tyre.

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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S781 JAJ is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S781 JAJ, 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 S781 JAJ registered?

S781 JAJ is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S781 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 JAJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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