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T142 KJN

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,404 mi
Last recorded120,404 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 KJN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 117,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,681 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 112,632 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 112,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 109,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 105,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 99,871 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 99,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,357 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 85,357 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,333 miles

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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T142 KJN is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T142 KJN, 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 T142 KJN registered?

T142 KJN is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T142 KJN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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