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S95 SOO

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 SOO
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 149,028 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 149,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 137,344 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 137,344 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres has cuts in side walls

Fail 21 Dec 2005 133,257 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2005 133,257 miles

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Duo?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
6,249
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Registration plate lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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S95 SOO is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Green 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 Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 Duo fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S95 SOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Duo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact Duo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S95 SOO registered?

S95 SOO is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 23 August 1998.

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