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T592 JKY

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT592 JKY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,113 miles

All brake pipes heavily under sealed, could not fully inspect.

Back brakes are binding slightly The handbrake is nearly to the end of its working travel

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre is starting to scrub the inside edge off.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 93,093 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

All brake pipes heavily under sealed, could not fully inspect.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre is starting to scrub the inside edge off.

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 86,714 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 86,890 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 86,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,734 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T592 JKY is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 T592 JKY, 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 T592 JKY registered?

T592 JKY is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T592 JKY safe to buy?

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