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V257 KKJ

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 KKJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 105,494 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 105,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,731 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,919 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 26,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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V257 KKJ is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V257 KKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V257 KKJ registered?

V257 KKJ is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V257 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 KKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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