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V281 EHT

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,224 mi
Last recorded50,224 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 50,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 38,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 23,193 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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V281 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V281 EHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V281 EHT registered?

V281 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V281 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 EHT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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