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V661 LUB

1999 Proton Compact

Cream Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,662 mi
Last recorded80,662 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 LUB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 80,662 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 80,673 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,109 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,999 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,284 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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V661 LUB is a 1999 Proton Compact in Cream with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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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What year was V661 LUB registered?

V661 LUB is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V661 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V661 LUB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V661 LUB have outstanding finance?

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