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T417 BJR

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

105,956 mi
Last recorded105,956 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT417 BJR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2011 105,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 100,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,035 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 91,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 91,452 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 82,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 61,035 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 61,035 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 55,585 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 55,585 miles

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

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

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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T417 BJR is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 T417 BJR, 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 T417 BJR registered?

T417 BJR is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T417 BJR safe to buy?

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