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T698 TCA

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,505 mi
Last recorded108,505 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT698 TCA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to clys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,267 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,008 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,072 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,483 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,482 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,487 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 41,560 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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T698 TCA is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T698 TCA, 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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T698 TCA is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T698 TCA safe to buy?

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