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V672 ETC

1999 Proton Compact Duo

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,588 mi
Last recorded72,588 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Duo58,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV672 ETC
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,588 miles

advise f/n/s sidelight dim and slight corrosion on all steel brake pipes

advise rear tyres close to limit

Fail 7 Oct 2008 72,588 miles

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

advise f/n/s sidelight dim and slight corrosion on all steel brake pipes

advise rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,507 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)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,173 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Duo?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
6,249
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Registration plate lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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V672 ETC is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 58,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact Duo fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V672 ETC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Duo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Compact Duo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V672 ETC registered?

V672 ETC is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V672 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V672 ETC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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