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V661 DHR

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 DHR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,325 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,885 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 68,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,138 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 62,778 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,343 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 52,553 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT + NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES + OUTER EDGES

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

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,238 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT CUT

Pass 24 Jun 2005 36,932 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

slight damage to nearside outer tyre wall

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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V661 DHR is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V661 DHR, 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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V661 DHR is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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