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V260 UJO

1999 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,356 mi
Last recorded104,356 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 UJO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,356 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 101,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,524 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,695 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 53,493 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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V260 UJO is a 1999 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V260 UJO, 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 V260 UJO registered?

V260 UJO is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 13 November 1999.

Is V260 UJO safe to buy?

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