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V271 MAK

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,383 mi
Last recorded56,383 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 MAK
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,383 miles

Air bag warning lamp flashes off and on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 56,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Air bag warning lamp flashes off and on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,816 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 53,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,667 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 52,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,688 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,378 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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V271 MAK is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc 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 V271 MAK, 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 V271 MAK registered?

V271 MAK is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V271 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V271 MAK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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