MOT Status
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34,329 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated
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
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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))
Front tyre walls weathered
Rear tyre treads weathered
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
airbag warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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