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T407 BBY

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,980 mi
Last recorded32,980 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT407 BBY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 32,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,747 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,627 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,037 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 24,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,569 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 22,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 20,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,960 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 18,960 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,957 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 13,956 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear suspension trailing bush show sign of cracked at offside

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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T407 BBY is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T407 BBY, 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 T407 BBY registered?

T407 BBY is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T407 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T407 BBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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