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T269 KGW

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

82,093 mi
Last recorded82,093 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 KGW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,093 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 82,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,909 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,909 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,009 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

damp with oil around o/s/f strut

n/s/f indicator lamp outer lenes missing

non obligatory mirror missing

tailgate stuts u/s

wiper wheel boxes noisey

Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,963 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

damp with oil around o/s/f strut

n/s/f indicator lamp outer lenes missing

tailgate stuts u/s

wiper wheel boxes noisey

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,488 miles

play in steering column adjustable mech

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

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber u/s

n/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

o/s/f strut damp with oil

Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,488 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber u/s

n/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

o/s/f strut damp with oil

play in steering column adjustable mech

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,519 miles

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 8 Oct 2007 55,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/r tyre distorted on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2007 55,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/r tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,929 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 48,929 miles

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

Clutch completely worn out..

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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T269 KGW is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 T269 KGW, 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 T269 KGW registered?

T269 KGW is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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