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V173 FGG

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 FGG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 45,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,788 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,314 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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V173 FGG is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V173 FGG, 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 V173 FGG registered?

V173 FGG is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V173 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V173 FGG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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