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V770 FHU

2000 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 FHU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2026

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2 of (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 92,952 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 92,528 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,461 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,366 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 90,126 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,279 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 89,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,211 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,099 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 87,097 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 87,095 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,382 miles

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,344 miles

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 14 Mar 2006 56,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,070 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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V770 FHU is a 2000 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 58,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V770 FHU, 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 26 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V770 FHU is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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