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T206 BRG

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,744 mi
Last recorded72,744 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 BRG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 72,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front shockers corroded.

Both front springs corroded.

Car undersealed.

Exhaust hangars poor condition.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded.

Oil leak ()

Slight fluctuation from front brake discs.

Smell of fuel from engine bay.

Sump corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,331 miles

misting of oil shock absorber, nearside front

trailing arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside rear

Fail 15 Dec 2016 65,331 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at offside holed (5.2.6)

front brake pads wearing low

misting of oil shock absorber, nearside front

trailing arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside rear

tyre wearing close to legal limit, nearside front

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm (rear) bush bracket damaged but does not affect suspension arm

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 56,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm (rear) bush bracket damaged but does not affect suspension arm

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,913 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front subframe bushes perished

Rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 4 Dec 2014 48,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front subframe bushes perished

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 40,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,746 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 24,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,552 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 22,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,057 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,913 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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T206 BRG 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 T206 BRG, 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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T206 BRG is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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