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T425 KVX

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,879 mi
Last recorded77,879 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 KVX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,233 miles

both rear tyres getting worn on outer edge and slighty perished

exhaust has tempory repaire

n/s/rear wheel slighty distorted bead rim

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 69,202 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet and down o/s door piler (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,247 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,559 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 60,545 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low on inside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,301 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,198 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,468 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,282 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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T425 KVX is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T425 KVX, 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 T425 KVX registered?

T425 KVX is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T425 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T425 KVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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