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T253 RHR

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,228 mi
Last recorded75,228 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2006 75,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2006 75,228 miles

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

o/s/f inner side wall

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 RHR is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T253 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T253 RHR registered?

T253 RHR is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T253 RHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 RHR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T253 RHR have outstanding finance?

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