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V958 JHP

1999 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,389 mi
Last recorded50,389 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 JHP
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,389 miles

Clutch worn

Engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 50,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Clutch worn

Engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,408 miles

Air bag light flashing

Both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

handbrake travel high

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 16 Feb 2010 42,844 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

handbrake travel high

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,890 miles

clutch pedal antislip missing

drivers seat back sloppy

nearside front and rear wiper blades deteriorating

tailgate struts weak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal antislip missing

drivers seat back sloppy

nearside front and rear wiper blades deteriorating

tailgate struts weak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,351 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 34,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,347 miles

handbrake quite high

Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,135 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 26,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V958 JHP is a 1999 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V958 JHP, 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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V958 JHP is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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