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V447 EHT

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,311 mi
Last recorded86,311 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 86,311 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 86,311 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

Fail 4 Nov 2010 82,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

Fail 5 Nov 2009 78,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

heavy corrosion to front cross member

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy corrosion to front cross member

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,063 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,323 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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V447 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V447 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 V447 EHT registered?

V447 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V447 EHT safe to buy?

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