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V488 EJH

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,329 mi
Last recorded34,329 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 EJH
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 34,329 miles

Exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2025 34,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 33,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,371 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 33,371 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 32,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,808 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 31,775 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,136 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,612 miles

Front tyre walls weathered

Rear tyre treads weathered

Fail 29 Mar 2018 30,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front tyre walls weathered

Rear tyre treads weathered

Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 30,099 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LIGHT UNIT HAS SHARP EDGES (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,596 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front INDICATOR LENS MISSING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,827 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,492 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 27,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,433 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,503 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,441 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 23,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,112 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 21,112 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)

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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V488 EJH is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V488 EJH, 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 V488 EJH registered?

V488 EJH is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V488 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 EJH shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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