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V861 DLK

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 DLK
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine fitted from a may 1995 vehicle with no exact match

very slight roughness in the rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,169 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine fitted from a may 1995 vehicle with no exact match

very slight roughness in the rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,765 miles

engine fitted from a may 1995 vehicle with no exact match

n/s/r inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,282 miles

vehicle is fitted with a may 2005 engine with no exact match

Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle is fitted with a may 2005 engine with no exact match

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,539 miles

engine fitted from a may 1995 car with no exact match for emissions

Fail 27 Mar 2010 69,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

engine fitted from a may 1995 car with no exact match for emissions

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 64,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

the o/s/r shock is starting to leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,237 miles

05/95 engine fitted with no exact match and no cat

no rear seats fitted

static four point seat belts fitted to front seats

Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

05/95 engine fitted with no exact match and no cat

no rear seats fitted

static four point seat belts fitted to front seats

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,951 miles

05/95 engine fitted with no exact match and no cat † †no rear seats fitted at time of test † †static three point seat belts fitted in front

Fail 13 Mar 2007 52,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

05/95 engine fitted with no exact match and no cat. † †no rear seats fitted at time of test † †static three point belts fitted in front † †exhaust is louder than standard

Pass 25 Feb 2006 40,960 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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V861 DLK is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V861 DLK, 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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V861 DLK is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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