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T471 BCU

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,208 mi
Last recorded98,208 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 BCU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,208 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 92,106 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2009 87,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 87,277 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 81,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,976 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Mar 2006 87,512 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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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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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?

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