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T259 JKY

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,905 mi
Last recorded35,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 JKY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,905 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 35,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,114 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust flexi pipe perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,247 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroding.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,405 miles

Offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 23 Jul 2013 29,393 miles

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

Offside frot seatbelt starting to fray

Rear seatbelts/seats not checked due to rear seats folded down

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,165 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 27,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 22,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,779 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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T259 JKY is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T259 JKY, 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 T259 JKY registered?

T259 JKY is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T259 JKY safe to buy?

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