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T790 OCR

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,903 mi
Last recorded119,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 OCR
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,903 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery poor

rust/damage to front lower cross member

tempory repair to rear exhaust joint

Fail 24 May 2013 119,871 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery poor

rust/damage to front lower cross member

tempory repair to rear exhaust joint

Pass 11 May 2012 110,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery poor output

front radiator cross member corroding

Fail 11 May 2012 110,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery poor output

front radiator cross member corroding

Pass 26 May 2011 106,342 miles

front crossmember deteriorating

radiator deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2011 106,270 miles

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

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

front crossmember deteriorating

radiator deteriorating

Fail 19 May 2010 104,282 miles

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

rust to front crossmember

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2010 104,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rust to front crossmember

Pass 18 May 2009 100,901 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 May 2009 100,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 92,681 miles

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

Oil leak

spare wheel well,full of water.

Pass 24 May 2007 82,915 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 82,915 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 73,622 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 73,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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T790 OCR is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T790 OCR, 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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T790 OCR is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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