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Y841 TKJ

2001 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Proton Compact63,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 TKJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,841 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 89,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 82H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,369 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,381 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,381 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre wearing low

radiator heavily deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,289 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 65,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,910 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror loose

radiator deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2011 63,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror loose

radiator deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,689 miles

Off side rear, Near side rear,and near side front tyers badly worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,789 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 51,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,067 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,605 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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Y841 TKJ is a 2001 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,909 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 Y841 TKJ, 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 25 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y841 TKJ is a 2001 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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