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V673 ETC

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,773 mi
Last recorded106,773 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV673 ETC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,773 miles

slight corrosion to bonnet

Fail 17 Sep 2013 101,734 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,615 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,714 miles

4 x coil springs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion underneath

front brakes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

adv slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,118 miles

Oil leak

adv slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,591 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 72,410 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,094 miles

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

offside rear braking effort lower advise inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2006 60,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear braking effort down advise inspection

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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V673 ETC is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V673 ETC, 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 V673 ETC registered?

V673 ETC is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V673 ETC safe to buy?

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