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V259 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre started to perrish

Fail 3 May 2011 90,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre started to perrish

Pass 12 May 2010 83,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 83,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 May 2009 78,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 72,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 72,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 68,079 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 68,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V259 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V259 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 V259 EHT registered?

V259 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V259 EHT safe to buy?

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