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T808 RTT

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,980 mi
Last recorded40,980 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT808 RTT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 40,980 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

centre exhaust section deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f indicator outer lens missing

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2015 40,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust section deteriorating

n/s/f outer lens missing

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2014 37,350 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lens missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2014 37,350 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lens missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 33,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f indicator lamp lense missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and cracking

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2013 33,628 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f indicator lamp lense missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and cracking

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2012 30,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 30,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,093 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,115 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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T808 RTT is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T808 RTT, 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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T808 RTT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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