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T42 RGA

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 RGA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre brake light faulty

slight play at O/S/F wheel

Fail 30 Jun 2009 90,651 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front cross member corroded

play in offside front steering

rear high level brake light faulty

Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,386 miles

main brake pipes corroding

rear trail arm bushes perrished and splitting

slight dampness at o/s/r shocker

slight noise from gearbox bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2008

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

main brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear trail arm bushes perrished and splitting

slight dampness at o/s/r shocker

slight noise from gearbox bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,336 miles

ADVISE CHANGING FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

ADVISE CHANGING METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS SMALL SCRATCH MARKS

Pass 19 Aug 2006 68,863 miles

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

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

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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T42 RGA is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T42 RGA, 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 T42 RGA registered?

T42 RGA is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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