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V660 LUB

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV660 LUB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,308 miles

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

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

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

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

advise fuel filler neck seal slightly corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valve stems cracking and

advise o/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

advise play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

advise fuel filler neck seal slightly corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valve stems cracking and

advise o/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

advise play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 81,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,679 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 52,644 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,852 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 43,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,639 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 42,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V660 LUB is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V660 LUB, 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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V660 LUB is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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