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T770 AJR

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,319 mi
Last recorded75,319 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT770 AJR
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,319 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

advise fuel pipes poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2012 69,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/f sreering arm slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,678 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 51,792 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,679 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 46,678 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,219 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,401 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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T770 AJR is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,670 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 Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T770 AJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T770 AJR is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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