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S798 TMY

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,756 mi
Last recorded69,756 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 TMY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,656 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,656 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,570 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 58,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag light on.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,716 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 55,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

hand brake lever tight to pull towards end of travel

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f and o/s/r struts damp

radiator cores corroded away

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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S798 TMY is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,718 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 S798 TMY, 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 27 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S798 TMY registered?

S798 TMY is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S798 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S798 TMY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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