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T426 KVX

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT426 KVX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2016 58,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2016 58,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 58,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,829 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,829 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,241 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 54,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,085 miles

oil leak from engine....advise further attention soon.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from engine....advise further attention soon.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,475 miles

light brake disc variation noted o/s n/s

Fail 23 Feb 2007 49,475 miles

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

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

light brake disc variation noted o/s n/s

Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,146 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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T426 KVX is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T426 KVX, 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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T426 KVX is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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