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V703 GNO

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,742 mi
Last recorded43,742 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 GNO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,742 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,323 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,954 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,480 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 38,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,250 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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V703 GNO is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V703 GNO, 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 V703 GNO registered?

V703 GNO is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V703 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V703 GNO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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