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V317 EHT

1999 Proton Compact Sprint

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Sprint62,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,440 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,896 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 64,703 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,173 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,061 miles

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

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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V317 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V317 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 V317 EHT registered?

V317 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V317 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V317 EHT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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