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T829 SAE

1999 Proton Compact

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,077 mi
Last recorded61,077 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT829 SAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,077 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,076 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,641 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel could be improved

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Nov 2006 50,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel could be improved

o/s/r tyre pairised

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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T829 SAE is a 1999 Proton Compact in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T829 SAE, 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 T829 SAE registered?

T829 SAE is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T829 SAE safe to buy?

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