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T445 RPG

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,668 mi
Last recorded212,668 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT445 RPG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 212,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery secured by cable ties - a proper bracket would be better

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 212,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery secured by cable ties - a proper bracket would be better

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 197,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 196,979 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 180,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 169,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak engine

radiator very poor condition and slight leak lower

Fail 24 Feb 2011 169,616 miles

Offside Outer Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak engine

radiator very poor condition and slight leak lower

Pass 4 Mar 2010 151,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 130,620 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 113,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 96,745 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 96,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 81,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brakes just within 25% imblance

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T445 RPG is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T445 RPG, 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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T445 RPG is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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