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T291 JWA

1999 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,520 mi
Last recorded45,520 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 JWA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2008 45,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,512 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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T291 JWA is a 1999 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T291 JWA, 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 T291 JWA registered?

T291 JWA is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T291 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T291 JWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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