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T351 ASW

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,300 mi
Last recorded136,300 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 ASW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 136,300 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Feb 2011 136,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

oil level low

Pass 27 Feb 2010 129,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper arms have slight wear

n/s bonnet hinge has damage

Fail 23 Feb 2010 129,908 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper arms have slight wear

n/s bonnet hinge has damage

Pass 23 Feb 2009 122,637 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 122,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 114,821 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 114,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 108,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 108,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 103,051 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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T351 ASW is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T351 ASW, 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 T351 ASW registered?

T351 ASW is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T351 ASW safe to buy?

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