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V598 DFG

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,493 mi
Last recorded56,493 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 DFG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,493 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,646 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,975 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,945 miles

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

Fuel filler breather pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,311 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 45,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,351 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 43,442 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 37,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel (steel) fitted to offside rear

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,137 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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V598 DFG is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V598 DFG, 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 V598 DFG registered?

V598 DFG is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V598 DFG safe to buy?

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