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V251 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,484 mi
Last recorded66,484 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,484 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,488 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 66,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise all brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,829 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting on outter side wall

Fail 30 Jul 2008 65,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on outter side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,577 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

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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V251 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,468cc 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 V251 EHT, 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 V251 EHT registered?

V251 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V251 EHT safe to buy?

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