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T541 ROR

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT541 ROR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 101,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 94,677 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 94,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 67,881 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 67,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 60,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 60,070 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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T541 ROR is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T541 ROR, 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 T541 ROR registered?

T541 ROR is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T541 ROR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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