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S599 DRC

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,890 mi
Last recorded98,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 DRC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 98,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

front wipers smearing

Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2014 94,333 miles

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension conponents

Fail 26 Jun 2014 94,333 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension conponents

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 91,928 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 89,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 89,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,026 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to front suspension

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to radiator

corrosion to rear coil springs

oil leak

small damage to rear number plate

Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

under body corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2008 71,262 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,723 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,592 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 57,592 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

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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S599 DRC is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S599 DRC, 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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S599 DRC is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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