MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery loose
near side front indicator crack
off side front tyre had low pressure
rack & pinion mounting n/s/f play/possible crack suggest further check.
rear exhaust mount poor
start suspension play o/s/f.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
battery loose
near side front indicator crack
off side front tyre had low pressure
rear exhaust mount poor
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion coil springs
oil level low
warning light on
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion coil springs
oil level low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads wear
near side front tyre sidewall poor
near side front wiper poor
oil low
How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?
Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V496 DCC is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Proton Compact Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V496 DCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V496 DCC registered?
V496 DCC is a 1999 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 8 September 1999.
Is V496 DCC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V496 DCC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V496 DCC have outstanding finance?
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