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S977 JNL

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 JNL
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 88,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,192 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,344 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,344 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,548 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 70,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,717 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,447 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 57,565 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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S977 JNL is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,718 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 S977 JNL, 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 27 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S977 JNL registered?

S977 JNL is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S977 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S977 JNL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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