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V361 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,327 mi
Last recorded129,327 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 129,327 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front

front metal brakepipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 129,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front

front metal brakepipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,434 miles

all coil spring corroding

handbrake lever high but still has reserve travel

n/s front wing damaged but no sharp edges

underside corroding in various places

Pass 17 Jul 2009 113,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front coil springs corroding

both front inner wheel arches corroding

screw in nearside rear tyre

underside corroding in various places inc inner sills and floor areas

Fail 26 Jun 2009 112,574 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four coil springs showing signs of corrosion

both front inner wheel arch areas corroding

screw in nearside rear tyre

underside corroding in various places inc inner sills/floor ares etc

Pass 16 Jul 2008 107,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 101,837 miles

air bag srs light flashing on dashboard

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,802 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 94,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V361 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V361 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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V361 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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