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T307 APX

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,749 mi
Last recorded136,749 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT307 APX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 136,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 135,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,577 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 131,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 128,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 122,153 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 118,186 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 110,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,618 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,234 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 80,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 78,418 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,775 miles

Slight damage n/s/f wing,no sharp edges

Fail 16 Jul 2008 67,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage n/s/f wing,no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jul 2007 61,947 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 61,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake lever travel getting long

nearside rear sill damaged

radiator poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,533 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 6 Jul 2006 49,533 miles

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

Centre joint starting to corrode

Brake fluid appears to be dirty

Front suspension arms starting to corrode

General oil leaks

Nearside front wing slightly damaged

Nearside headlight stonechipped and starting to lose pattern

Nearside outer sill damaged

Rear joint starting to corrode

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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T307 APX is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T307 APX, 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 T307 APX registered?

T307 APX is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T307 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T307 APX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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