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T857 APX

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,754 mi
Last recorded52,754 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 APX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,754 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge close to legal limit

oil leaking from engine

Fail 28 Feb 2012 52,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge close to legal limit

oil leaking from engine

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,605 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,957 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 38,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,617 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 32,617 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,242 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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T857 APX is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T857 APX, 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 T857 APX registered?

T857 APX is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T857 APX safe to buy?

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