MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
boot stay is inoperative.
front cross member starting to corrode
n/s and o/s inner sill to floors starting to corrode.
n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
possible fuel leak from fuel filler neck
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
possible fuel leak from fuel filler neck
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front brake flexi pipe insucure
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T581 AST is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T581 AST, 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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T581 AST is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 May 1999.
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