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V390 EHT

1999 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 EHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,456 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,083 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,013 miles

nearside rear tyre side walldamaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,857 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 12,857 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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V390 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V390 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 V390 EHT registered?

V390 EHT is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V390 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V390 EHT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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