MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes coated in grease
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak on engine
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T471 BCU is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 T471 BCU, 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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How do I check the history of T471 BCU?
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What year was T471 BCU registered?
T471 BCU is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 March 1999.
Is T471 BCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T471 BCU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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