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T730 AYJ

1999 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,397 mi
Last recorded68,397 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT730 AYJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 68,397 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 68,073 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

h/light adj, adjusted

Pass 5 May 2015 67,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 67,059 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 67,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 65,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning light flashing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front indicator lenses have moisture in them

Fail 8 May 2012 65,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning light flashing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front indicator lenses have moisture in them

Pass 4 May 2011 65,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 65,301 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 64,669 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 64,098 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 63,266 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 63,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 62,590 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 61,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

horn switch not labeled

Pass 8 May 2006 61,934 miles

horn switch not labeled

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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T730 AYJ is a 1999 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T730 AYJ, 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 T730 AYJ registered?

T730 AYJ is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T730 AYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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