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V838 EEL

1999 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 EEL
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,822 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,822 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,768 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,268 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,268 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,132 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,884 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,956 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 44,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 38,848 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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V838 EEL is a 1999 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V838 EEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V838 EEL registered?

V838 EEL is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V838 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 EEL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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