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V232 EAN

1999 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 EAN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 79,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Vehicle presented as rally car

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Vehicle presented as rally car

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,838 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Presented as Rally Car

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 74,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 2 Oct 2021 74,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,654 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Presented as Rally Car

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floorpans etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,372 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017
Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,372 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2015 73,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 72,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2012 72,802 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,296 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,233 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 62,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,730 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,473 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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V232 EAN is a 1999 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V232 EAN, 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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V232 EAN is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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