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T509 FLJ

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,577 mi
Last recorded117,577 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 FLJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 117,577 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 117,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,567 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 104,384 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 104,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 100,458 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 100,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp holed

Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,596 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 15 Jun 2009 96,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2008 92,249 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 92,249 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,527 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 85,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 74,565 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 74,565 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rear silencer tailpipe melting rear bumper

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front wipers slightly smeary

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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T509 FLJ is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T509 FLJ, 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 T509 FLJ registered?

T509 FLJ is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T509 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 FLJ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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