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S828 DHR

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,419 mi
Last recorded125,419 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 DHR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,419 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 122,285 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 111,732 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,057 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,503 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,739 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 60,725 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 60,725 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

both rear dampers signs of weeping

oil leak

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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S828 DHR is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S828 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 S828 DHR registered?

S828 DHR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S828 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S828 DHR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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