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T405 JBJ

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,681 mi
Last recorded97,681 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 JBJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,681 miles

n/s inner wing holed and corroded horn weak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre starting to perish

advise rear brake check

advise slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise all tyres perishing and front tyres wearing unevenly

advise body damage to n/s/f

advise rear shock absorber lower bushed starting to deteriorate

advise slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 90,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise all tyres perishing and front tyres wearing unevenly

advise body damage to n/s/f

advise rear brake check

advise rear shock absorber lower bushed starting to deteriorate

advise rear washer not working

advise slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,459 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front-rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside inner wing corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Mar 2012 86,459 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front-rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside inner wing corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,559 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,877 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,876 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,411 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 73,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,138 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 69,138 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,916 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,298 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 58,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T405 JBJ is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T405 JBJ, 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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T405 JBJ is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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