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T797 OCR

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,935 mi
Last recorded51,935 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 OCR
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,935 miles

Oil leak

high front srevice brake imbalance (15%)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 51,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

high front srevice brake imbalance (15%)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,874 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 40,607 miles

battery insecure

oil leak

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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T797 OCR is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T797 OCR, 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 T797 OCR registered?

T797 OCR is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T797 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T797 OCR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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