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T253 LBO

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,834 mi
Last recorded61,834 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 LBO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,168 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seat belt cover has tape around

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,504 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,295 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,007 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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T253 LBO is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T253 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 T253 LBO registered?

T253 LBO is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T253 LBO safe to buy?

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