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T251 RHR

1999 Proton Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,302 mi
Last recorded83,302 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 RHR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,302 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,176 miles

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

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

brake fluid dirty

engine oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Mar 2015 76,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid dirty

engine oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,314 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,649 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 55,649 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,012 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 48,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,542 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,534 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,213 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 40,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,128 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 37,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,036 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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T251 RHR is a 1999 Proton Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T251 RHR, 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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T251 RHR is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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