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S606 TCL

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,415 mi
Last recorded73,415 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 TCL
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,405 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,405 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 63,202 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,821 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,345 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 50,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

The SRS WARNING lanp, is flashing.

The engin has oil leaks.

The left hand rear tyre sice wall is perished,

The rear wiper rubber is missing.

Fail 7 Mar 2007 47,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,167 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,309 miles

ALL TYRES SIDE WALLS SPLIT / PERISHED

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

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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S606 TCL is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S606 TCL, 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 S606 TCL registered?

S606 TCL is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S606 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S606 TCL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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