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T789 RDU

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,279 mi
Last recorded48,279 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 RDU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,279 miles

Coolant leak on radiate ()

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 48,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak on radiate ()

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe along seam (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 44,043 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,929 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,463 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,943 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,857 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 29,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,767 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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T789 RDU is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T789 RDU, 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 T789 RDU registered?

T789 RDU is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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