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V772 FCY

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,667 mi
Last recorded46,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV772 FCY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,667 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front/rear suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,688 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to lamp unit o/s/f

flakey corrosion on underside and front cross member

rear no plate loose on mountings

tyre o/s/f wearing on inner edge

tyre o/s/r worn uneven

Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,628 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to lamp unit o/s/f

flakey corrosion on underside and front cross member

rear no plate loose on mountings

tyre o/s/f wearing on inner edge

tyre o/s/r worn uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,556 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

flakey corrosion under front arches

flakey corrsion on front cross member areas and chaasies and suspension componants

front lamp cracked o/s/f

plastic covering arches

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,321 miles

corrosion on all front suspension componets

Fail 17 Jul 2010 35,311 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion on all front suspension componets

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,916 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flakey corrosion on front cross member

lens cracked o/s/f

plastic covering arches

rack gaiter cable tie not fitting straight on gaiter o/s/f but secure

tyre size 185/60r14

underside of vehicle covered in schutz

Fail 23 Jul 2009 30,916 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flakey corrosion on front cross member

lens cracked o/s/f

plastic covering arches

rack gaiter cable tie not fitting straight on gaiter o/s/f but secure

tyre size 185/60r14

underside of vehicle covered in schutz

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,918 miles

rear no plate slighty detrioated

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,774 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 24,767 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 17,272 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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V772 FCY 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 69.2%.

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 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 V772 FCY, 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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V772 FCY is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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