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T174 VNU

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,670 mi
Last recorded40,670 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 VNU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,670 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

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

brake matel pipes not checked propley due to protaction coated & ubove covers

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,445 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

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

brake matel pipes not checked propley due to protaction coated & ubove covers

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 36,440 miles

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)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

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

brake matel pipes not checked propley due to protaction coated & ubove covers

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 29,347 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,978 miles

nearside rear brke binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,876 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,033 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2011 21,032 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 119,472 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 119,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 16,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,901 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 13,900 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,760 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,817 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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T174 VNU is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc 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 T174 VNU, 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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T174 VNU is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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