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T470 AFX

1999 Proton Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,663 mi
Last recorded123,663 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 AFX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,902 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,894 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 115,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,164 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch and brake pedal rubber pads wearing

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

non-standard horn button

o/s front indicator outer lens missing

power steering pipes getting rusty

suspension springs rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2013 113,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension springs rusty

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONGLY ADVISE front brake pads wearing very low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch and brake pedal rubber pads wearing

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

non-standard horn button

o/s front indicator outer lens missing

power steering pipes getting rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2012 110,113 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

engine oil level topped up 2.5 litres 10w/40

exhaust front flexible section in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

non standard horn push fitted

o/s front indicator lamp outer lens missing

o/s rear shock absorber damp

parking brake travel long

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,695 miles

NOTE non-standard horn button

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

front exhaust flexible section badly deteriorating

handbrake travel long

o/s rear shock absorber damp

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2011 103,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NOTE non-standard horn button

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front tyre worn very low on inner edge

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

front exhaust flexible section badly deteriorating

handbrake travel long

o/s rear shock absorber damp

rear number plate deteriorating

tyres perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,822 miles

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

NOTE engine oil level topped up 2.75 litres 10w/40

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 93,822 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

NOTE engine oil level topped up 2.75 litres 10w/40

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,981 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 86,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,267 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 78,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,104 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 63,672 miles

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

all tyres on limits of wear

long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,672 miles

all tyres on limits of wear

long travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,641 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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T470 AFX is a 1999 Proton Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T470 AFX, 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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T470 AFX is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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