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S219 MCW

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

84,568 mi
Last recorded84,568 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 MCW
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 84,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,542 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 84,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Battery is insecure

Coolant radiator is perished

Front panel and cross member is corroded within 12 inches of engine cradle.

Oil leak

SRS light is on!

Fail 6 May 2010 83,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not down to ply or cord

offside front tyre has cut in side wall not too ply or cord

battery positive terminal loose

Pass 5 May 2009 79,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 79,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,948 miles

Battery couldn`t hold its charge whilst being MOT`d

Near side and off side rear tyres perished and wearing out of shape.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 72,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery couldn`t hold its charge whilst being MOT`d

Near side and off side rear tyres perished and wearing out of shape.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,781 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 61,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S219 MCW is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S219 MCW, 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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S219 MCW is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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