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V952 MKE

1999 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,609 mi
Last recorded111,609 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 MKE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 111,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,960 miles

Free play in nearside (left) and offside (right) track rod ends close to excessive.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 99,960 miles

Free play in nearside (left) and offside (right) track rod ends close to excessive.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 69,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,871 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 57,185 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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V952 MKE is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V952 MKE, 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 V952 MKE registered?

V952 MKE is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V952 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V952 MKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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