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S846 LHN

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,110 mi
Last recorded57,110 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 LHN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,110 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,914 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front outer tyre walls slightly perished

o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded

o/s/r tyre has cracking around tread area and to both walls

Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front outer tyre walls slightly perished

o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded

o/s/r tyre has cracking around tread area and to both walls

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,433 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front wipers split

o/s/r tyre perished inner wall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,136 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 43,550 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,550 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,256 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 32,958 miles

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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S846 LHN is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S846 LHN, 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 S846 LHN registered?

S846 LHN is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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