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V314 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,433 mi
Last recorded30,433 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,433 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 30,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,527 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 29,523 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,320 miles

offside rear brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder rusty

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Oct 2009 28,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder rusty

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,742 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,349 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

brake pipe to o/s/r wheel cylinder rusty

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,833 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking on sidewall.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 19,458 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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V314 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V314 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 V314 EHT registered?

V314 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V314 EHT safe to buy?

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