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S849 KUB

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,731 mi
Last recorded40,731 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 KUB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,731 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 40,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,389 miles

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes juddering

advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise n/s/r foglight insecure

advise slight play in steering colum

Fail 23 Nov 2006 35,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r foglight insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,241 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 31,241 miles

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

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

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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S849 KUB is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S849 KUB, 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 S849 KUB registered?

S849 KUB is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S849 KUB safe to buy?

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