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T265 LBO

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,219 mi
Last recorded46,219 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 LBO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,219 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both Rear shocks corroded but not excessive

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spare wheel well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 46,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both Rear shocks corroded but not excessive

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spare wheel well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,980 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 36,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 36,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,771 miles

nearside front indicator damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 28,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

nearside front indicator damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,416 miles

n/s/f indicator damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,026 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 28,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,560 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 17,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,516 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

foot brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

foot brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,321 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 22,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,137 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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T265 LBO is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T265 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 T265 LBO registered?

T265 LBO is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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