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T544 ROR

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,253 mi
Last recorded77,253 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT544 ROR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2015 77,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr and osr tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,934 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2014 72,934 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front pads getting low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,047 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SCREW IN THE TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEEPING SLIGHTLY

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 8 Feb 2013 72,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre has a screw in the tread

o/s/r shock asorber weeping slightly

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 10 May 2010 55,304 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKE

Fail 10 May 2010 55,304 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKE

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,487 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,439 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,044 miles

Front 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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T544 ROR is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T544 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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T544 ROR is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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