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V277 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,086 mi
Last recorded31,086 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 31,086 miles

Nearside nsf nsr tyre cracking outside edges

Offside Front drop link deteriorated

vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,212 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,177 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,177 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 27,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 24,704 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 22,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 21,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,865 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 20,865 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006
Fail 23 Jun 2006 18,998 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V277 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V277 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V277 EHT registered?

V277 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V277 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V277 EHT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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