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V278 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,679 mi
Last recorded60,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,586 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 84,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,783 miles

o/s wiper blade

Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,783 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper blade

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,552 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,879 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 63,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 60,284 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 56,639 miles

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

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

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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V278 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V278 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 V278 EHT registered?

V278 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V278 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 EHT shows 15 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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