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V679 EWB

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,362 mi
Last recorded68,362 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 EWB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,362 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres rubbing against mudflaps

handbrake lever on maximum travel

oil warning light on

radiator deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2012 68,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery insecure

both front tyres rubbing against mudflaps

handbrake lever on maximum travel

oil warning light on

radiator deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,921 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 66,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 66,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,055 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,735 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 52,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,183 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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V679 EWB is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc 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 V679 EWB, 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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V679 EWB is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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