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V770 XJV

1999 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

81,249 mi
Last recorded81,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 XJV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2011 81,249 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 81,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 68,483 miles

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve connection loose (3.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,105 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres badly perished

Fail 24 Oct 2008 57,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres badly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,703 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,639 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 43,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 XJV is a 1999 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V770 XJV, 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 V770 XJV registered?

V770 XJV is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V770 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V770 XJV shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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