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S804 JCU

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 JCU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 87,096 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2008 87,094 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2007 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre to rear exhaust pipe corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nail in near/side rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,413 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust pipe corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nail in near/side rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2005 68,858 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 68,750 miles

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

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

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

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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S804 JCU is a 1998 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S804 JCU, 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 S804 JCU registered?

S804 JCU is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S804 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S804 JCU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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