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T968 REU

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,521 mi
Last recorded127,521 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT968 REU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 127,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot hatch corroded

offside front indicator outer lense missing

Fail 4 Oct 2012 27,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot hatch corroded

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

offside front indicator outer lense missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,635 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 25,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot hatch corroaded

front crossmember corroaded

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

boot hatch corroaded

front crossmember corroaded

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,466 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,271 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,770 miles

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

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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T968 REU is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple 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 T968 REU, 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 T968 REU registered?

T968 REU is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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