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T799 OCR

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,177 mi
Last recorded71,177 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT799 OCR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 71,177 miles

exhaust front flexi joint deteriating

front tyres deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight roughness felt in o/s/r when wheel rotated

some high level brake lights not working

Fail 8 May 2014 71,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust front flexi joint deteriating

front tyres deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight roughness felt in o/s/r when wheel rotated

some high level brake lights not working

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,417 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,246 miles

Battery insecure

Drivers seat cushion slightly insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,880 miles

Oil leak

front disc's worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,433 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and ofside rear tyres perished and split not exposing cord

Fail 17 Jun 2009 52,268 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and ofside rear tyres perished and split not exposing cord

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,442 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

slight play top steering column adjuster

Fail 27 Feb 2008 31,441 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,455 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,286 miles

battery insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2006 26,286 miles

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

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

battery insecure

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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T799 OCR is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T799 OCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T799 OCR?

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What year was T799 OCR registered?

T799 OCR is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T799 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T799 OCR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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