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S661 TNY

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 TNY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 69,026 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 66,220 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 66,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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 26 Apr 2010 60,105 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 59,959 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Interior mirror insecure

OS headlight glass cracked

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Suspect battery incorrectly fitted and fouling bonnet

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,882 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,393 miles

rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 30 Oct 2006 50,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,177 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,921 miles

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

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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S661 TNY is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S661 TNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S661 TNY?

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What year was S661 TNY registered?

S661 TNY is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S661 TNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S661 TNY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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