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V793 EES

1999 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,345 mi
Last recorded73,345 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV793 EES
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,345 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,345 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 69,763 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,205 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 52,685 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre is low

o/s/r tyre is low

slight oil leak

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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V793 EES is a 1999 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V793 EES, 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 V793 EES registered?

V793 EES is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V793 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V793 EES shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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