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V347 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,772 mi
Last recorded34,772 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Sep 2018 34,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,228 miles

all four tyres perished

front wiper blades only just clearing windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres perished

front wiper blades only just clearing windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2015 32,644 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,937 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 31,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 31,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,646 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 22 Dec 2010 27,911 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 24,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,252 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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V347 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V347 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 V347 EHT registered?

V347 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V347 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V347 EHT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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