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V357 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,616 mi
Last recorded61,616 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 61,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 55,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 49,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 44,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 39,009 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,277 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 33,243 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 32,722 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2018 32,722 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2017 32,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 31,716 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 31,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 30,763 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracked on sidewalls

o/s rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 12 May 2014 29,836 miles

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

o/ rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 May 2013 28,113 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,851 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,942 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

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

handbrake travel a bit long

Fail 7 Jul 2010 23,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

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

handbrake travel a bit long

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,567 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 20,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,896 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,465 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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V357 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V357 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 V357 EHT registered?

V357 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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