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V379 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,032 mi
Last recorded89,032 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 88,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,830 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 61,534 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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V379 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V379 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 V379 EHT registered?

V379 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V379 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V379 EHT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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