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T902 ARG

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT902 ARG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 103,565 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise os headlamp cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2010 103,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

advise all tyres sidewalls cracking

advise engine missfire

advise front discs corroded

advise os headlamp cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,560 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

slight noise nearside rear bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2009 96,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

slight noise nearside rear bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,130 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 90,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 81,834 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 81,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,119 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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T902 ARG is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T902 ARG, 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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T902 ARG is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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