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T966 SBB

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,402 mi
Last recorded58,402 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 SBB
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,983 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 49,983 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,373 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 41,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,296 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 36,261 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear exhaust joint blowing

rear shock absorbers damp

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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T966 SBB is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,670 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 Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T966 SBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T966 SBB registered?

T966 SBB is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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