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T878 ERA

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,082 mi
Last recorded107,082 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 ERA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 107,082 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 107,082 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 92,769 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 92,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre 2mm and cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2008 69,454 miles

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

off side front tyre 1.6mm

Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,905 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 56,905 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T878 ERA is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T878 ERA, 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 T878 ERA registered?

T878 ERA is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T878 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T878 ERA shows 9 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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