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R22 DJF

1999 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,314 mi
Last recorded108,314 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 DJF
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 108,314 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 108,309 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear disc coroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 93,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,679 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

advise front exhaust mounting broken on one side

Fail 16 Jun 2008 82,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

advise front exhaust mounting broken on one side

Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,472 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 71,472 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit / low on pressure

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,316 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 53,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R22 DJF is a 1999 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R22 DJF, 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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R22 DJF is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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