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V79 GGA

2000 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 GGA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,373 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,857 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,857 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,251 miles

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

nearside front shocker very slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,637 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 53,636 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

advise all bulkhead area brakepipes starting to corrode

advise engine misfire

advise nearside rear and offside rear tyres slight cracking on tread and sidewalls

Fail 30 Jun 2006 53,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V79 GGA is a 2000 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 V79 GGA, 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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What year was V79 GGA registered?

V79 GGA is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V79 GGA safe to buy?

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