MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,311 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V280 DCJ is a 1999 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V280 DCJ, 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 V280 DCJ registered?
V280 DCJ is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is V280 DCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V280 DCJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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