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V292 EHT

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,238 mi
Last recorded56,238 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV292 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 56,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,458 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 53,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,306 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 45,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,141 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,141 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,579 miles

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

Oil leak

oil on minimum

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,890 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 33,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,146 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded

rear tyres perished a cuts

Fail 16 Feb 2009 31,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded

rear tyres perished a cuts

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,915 miles

cuts in tread o/s/r tyre

n/s a o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

rear o/s bush splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,212 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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V292 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V292 EHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V292 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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