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V274 DCJ

1999 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,964 mi
Last recorded97,964 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 DCJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 97,964 miles

Corrosion on front chasis member

Front grill missing

Near side front outer indicator lenz missing

Fail 27 Nov 2009 97,964 miles

Corrosion on front chasis member

Front grill missing

Near side front outer indicator lenz missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 92,281 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to front inner wings

Fail 7 Nov 2008 92,281 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 82,484 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 82,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,190 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 71,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 63,362 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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V274 DCJ is a 1999 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V274 DCJ, 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 V274 DCJ registered?

V274 DCJ is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V274 DCJ safe to buy?

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