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S809 VNA

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,718 mi
Last recorded71,718 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 VNA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,877 miles

Radiator badly deteriorated.

Steering rack worn.

O/S front spring seems very soft.

Oil leak on engine.

Exhaust downpipe braiding badly deteriorated.

O/S and N/S rear tyres perished.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust downpipe braiding badly deteriorated.

O/S and N/S rear tyres perished.

O/S front spring seems very soft.

Oil leak on engine.

Radiator badly deteriorated.

Steering rack worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,036 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 62,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,513 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 56,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,473 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 50,473 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 45,897 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S809 VNA is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S809 VNA, 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 S809 VNA registered?

S809 VNA is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S809 VNA safe to buy?

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