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T405 UCF

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 UCF
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,279 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lamp in poor condition.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lamp in poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f indicator lamp cover missing

wear lower bottom joint

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,838 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

indicators flash slightly fast

nearside front indicator lense missing

Fail 7 Feb 2014 60,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

damp in osf indicator

nsf indicator cover missing

Fail 31 Dec 2013 59,935 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf indicator damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,836 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer treads

slight leak in o/s/r shocker

Fail 4 Dec 2012 57,836 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front tyres wearing on outer treads

o/s/f brake hose suporting braket broken

slight leak in o/s/r shocker

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,822 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,269 miles

Oil leak

tested when wet

Fail 8 Nov 2010 51,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

tested when wet

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,698 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,555 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,145 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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T405 UCF is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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