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T852 JGA

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,301 mi
Last recorded56,301 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT852 JGA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,205 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,141 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,132 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,154 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,763 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 36,761 miles

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

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 7 Mar 2007 33,473 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 33,471 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,037 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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T852 JGA is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T852 JGA, 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 T852 JGA registered?

T852 JGA is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T852 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T852 JGA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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