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T474 JAD

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,281 mi
Last recorded114,281 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT474 JAD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 114,281 miles

* = dangerous for certain conditions

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork. Nearside rear sideskirt insecure. Advise resecure sideskirt before it becomes a danger to others

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

Gear selector top insecure which may affect full vehicle control if driver unaware of fault

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated as silencer rattles when tapped by hand and has a restricted flow (baffles loose internally) ADVISE REPLACE REAR EXHAUST

Fail 20 Jun 2013 114,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

* = dangerous for certain conditions

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork. Nearside rear sideskirt insecure. Advise resecure sideskirt before it becomes a danger to others

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

Gear selector top insecure which may affect full vehicle control if driver unaware of fault

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated as silencer rattles when tapped by hand and has a restricted flow (baffles loose internally) ADVISE REPLACE REAR EXHAUST

Pass 30 May 2012 105,933 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers.

O/S/R and N/S/F bodywork damaged.

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

Vehicle engine idle poor.

Fail 28 May 2012 105,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both outer sills have plastic covers.

O/S/R and N/S/F bodywork damaged.

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

Vehicle engine idle poor.

Pass 18 May 2011 94,834 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers. (unable to check condition of sills).

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2011 94,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills have plastic covers. (unable to check condition of sills).

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,432 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,365 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,365 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 74,272 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,258 miles

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

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

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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T474 JAD is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T474 JAD, 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 T474 JAD registered?

T474 JAD is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T474 JAD safe to buy?

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