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T308 JWA

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,415 mi
Last recorded59,415 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 JWA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2011 59,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,415 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 51,399 miles

slight play in on/s/f macpherson strut

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,614 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 45,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,339 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,306 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,859 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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T308 JWA is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T308 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.

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What year was T308 JWA registered?

T308 JWA is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T308 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 JWA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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