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S876 LDP

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,966 mi
Last recorded100,966 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 LDP
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2009 100,966 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,499 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 88,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,736 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 77,570 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 64,474 miles

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

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

n/s wiper could be better

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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S876 LDP is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S876 LDP, 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 S876 LDP registered?

S876 LDP is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S876 LDP safe to buy?

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