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T916 SAE

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,971 mi
Last recorded62,971 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT916 SAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,971 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,967 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Off side rear tyre has damage to the side wall.

Temporary brake hose repair adequate at time of test.

Fail 9 Aug 2006 62,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall.

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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T916 SAE is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 T916 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T916 SAE registered?

T916 SAE is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is T916 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T916 SAE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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