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S825 DHR

1998 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,631 mi
Last recorded123,631 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 DHR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 123,631 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 120,904 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,214 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 113,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 177,829 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 167,455 miles

hand brake lever close to end of travel both front shock absorbers slight play in sliding gland joint but not yet excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2009 158,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 158,031 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 148,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 134,672 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 134,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S825 DHR 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 S825 DHR, 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 S825 DHR registered?

S825 DHR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S825 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S825 DHR 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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