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T248 LBO

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

63,296 mi
Last recorded63,296 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 LBO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,296 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s outer cosmetic cover missing from indicator lamp

s,r,s light illuminated

Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,296 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s outer cosmetic cover missing from indicator lamp

s,r,s light illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,818 miles

oil leak on engine

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,707 miles

both front wiper blades split

front crossmember corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,881 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,182 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 53,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,081 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,321 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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T248 LBO is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple 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 T248 LBO, 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 T248 LBO registered?

T248 LBO is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T248 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T248 LBO 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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