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T409 PYD

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT409 PYD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 148,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 148,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 140,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the outer cover lens' from both front indicators are missing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 140,303 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the outer cover lens' from both front indicators are missing

Pass 2 Jun 2012 136,134 miles

high hand brake travel

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear trailing arm bushs have slight movement

Fail 1 Jun 2012 136,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high hand brake travel

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear trailing arm bushs have slight movement

Pass 9 Jun 2011

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

o/s/f indicator lense missing, no sharp edges and does not affert operation or colour of lamp.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 130,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f indicator lense missing, no sharp edges and does not affert operation or colour of lamp.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 123,908 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 123,908 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2009 117,073 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 114,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 107,323 miles

Spare tyre defective

fog and hazard switches loose in dash

Fail 20 Dec 2007 107,310 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

fog and hazard switches loose in dash

Pass 22 Dec 2006 101,237 miles

offside front tyre appears to have been run deflated

Fail 21 Dec 2006 101,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre appears to have been run deflated

Pass 21 Dec 2005 95,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T409 PYD is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue 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 T409 PYD, 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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T409 PYD is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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