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T317 TAE

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 TAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all bushes weakening

brake discs slightly worn

o/s wing mirror lens slightly insecure

o/s/f bodywork damaged

rear view mirror insecure

rera wiperblade split

Fail 30 Nov 2011 110,249 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

all bushes weakening

brake discs slightly worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

o/s wing mirror lens slightly insecure

o/s/f bodywork damaged

rear view mirror insecure

rera wiperblade split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

o/s wing mirror lens loose

Fail 26 Nov 2010 107,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

o/s wing mirror lens loose

Pass 12 Dec 2009 104,689 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror loose

offside front wing slightly damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2008 100,952 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake lever near travel limit

offside door mirror loose

offside front side light slightly dim

slight damage to offside front wing and bumper

Pass 15 Dec 2008 100,952 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake lever near travel limit

offside door mirror loose

offside front side light slightly dim

slight damage to offside front wing and bumper

Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,791 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,317 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded

offside front wing damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2006 86,720 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S/F WING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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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T317 TAE is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T317 TAE, 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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T317 TAE is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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