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S160 KVV

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 KVV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,425 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 63,424 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,841 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,911 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 36,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake warning light on.

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED .

Engine overheating .

Rad deterioated

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,065 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 34,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,630 miles

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

brake fluid warning light on(reservoir full)

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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S160 KVV is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S160 KVV, 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 S160 KVV registered?

S160 KVV is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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