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T109 MGA

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 MGA
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine misfire at low revs

fuel filer pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,688 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,261 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,124 miles

Handbrake travel could be improved

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

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

Nsr tyre cracked on sidewall

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 19 Oct 2007 65,949 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,067 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 62,064 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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T109 MGA is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T109 MGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T109 MGA is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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