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V591 DPR

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,878 mi
Last recorded65,878 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 DPR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,878 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 65,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,218 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,484 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,891 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 53,891 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,090 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,283 miles

oil leak from headgasket

radiator core rotten

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,321 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 21,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,121 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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V591 DPR is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V591 DPR, 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 V591 DPR registered?

V591 DPR is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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