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V389 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,633 mi
Last recorded62,633 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 62,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,527 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,072 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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V389 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V389 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 V389 EHT registered?

V389 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is V389 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V389 EHT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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