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V565 KWO

1999 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,368 mi
Last recorded80,368 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 KWO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 80,368 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 80,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat base broken but only cushion sequrity affected

Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,973 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 75,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

slight play offside rear suspension tie bar

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,789 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,789 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,414 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 50,734 miles

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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V565 KWO is a 1999 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 V565 KWO, 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 V565 KWO registered?

V565 KWO is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V565 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V565 KWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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