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V742 ETC

1999 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 ETC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,482 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front lense

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,905 miles

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

slight bind on offside front wheel

slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

Fail 26 Jan 2015 57,905 miles

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

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

slight bind on offside front wheel

slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

slight deterioration on front exhaust section

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,784 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

slight deterioration on front exhaust section

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,503 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,503 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,309 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 41,309 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,755 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,452 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,203 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,568 miles

note,n/s/f alloy is damaged. note all 4 tyres have surface cracks to sidewalls

Fail 3 Jul 2008 27,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

note,n/s/f alloy is damaged. note all 4 tyres have surface cracks to sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2007 23,058 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 23,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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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V742 ETC is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V742 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 V742 ETC registered?

V742 ETC is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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