MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,521 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nail in offside rear tyre
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V296 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,468cc 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 V296 EHT, 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 V296 EHT registered?
V296 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is V296 EHT safe to buy?
The MOT history for V296 EHT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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