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T530 GTH

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT530 GTH
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 116,006 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 108,590 miles

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

travel at handbrake

Fail 29 Nov 2010 108,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

travel at handbrake

Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2009 100,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,535 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,966 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 84,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,692 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,692 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/F indicator lens cracked

N/S/R gaiter split

o/s/f Tyre cut in wall

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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T530 GTH is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T530 GTH, 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 T530 GTH registered?

T530 GTH is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T530 GTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T530 GTH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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