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V756 ECY

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,132 mi
Last recorded83,132 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV756 ECY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 83,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,945 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,945 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,721 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,740 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 50,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,682 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 40,888 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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V756 ECY is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V756 ECY, 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 V756 ECY registered?

V756 ECY is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V756 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V756 ECY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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