MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?
Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V397 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V397 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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What year was V397 EHT registered?
V397 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is V397 EHT safe to buy?
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