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Proton Compact

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,834 cc

V679 ETCMOT history

V679 ETC is a grey petrol Proton Compact first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 140,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
140,065 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V679 ETC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Proton
Model
Compact
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,834 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V679 ETC was last recorded at 140,065 miles on 13 May 2026, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,300 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
4,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,065 miles
  • 2025 – 139,300 miles
  • 2024 – 138,906 miles
  • 2022 – 137,532 miles
  • 2021 – 136,423 miles
  • 2013 – 135,307 miles
  • 2010 – 118,337 miles
  • 2009 – 94,912 miles
  • 2008 – 68,610 miles
  • 2007 – 60,690 miles
  • 2006 – 50,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,065 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corrded
  • AdvisoryModified rally car
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
  • AdvisoryUnderneath car underseal

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,065 miles (+765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,065 miles
    Test number
    785947726982
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corrded
    • AdvisoryModified rally car
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryUnderneath car underseal

  2. Pass139,300 miles (+394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,300 miles
    Test number
    546133659594
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all the underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral all underneath covered in underseal

  3. Pass138,906 miles (+1,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,906 miles
    Test number
    341544651450
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,532 miles (+1,109)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,532 miles
    Test number
    176907662084
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass136,423 miles (+1,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,423 miles
    Test number
    987272147629
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted restricting inspection of components

  6. Pass135,307 miles (+16,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,307 miles
    Test number
    525300583054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass118,337 miles (+23,425)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    118,337 miles
    Test number
    970829450215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,912 miles (+26,302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    921078559299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,610 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,610 miles
    Test number
    372790848404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  10. Fail68,492 miles (+7,802)1 dangerous12 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    321343498191
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged

  11. Pass60,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,690 miles
    Test number
    330729067148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,690 miles (+10,377)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,690 miles
    Test number
    702665367196
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    362727966110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V679 ETC

Does V679 ETC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V679 ETC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V679 ETC?
The MOT on V679 ETC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V679 ETC done?
V679 ETC was recorded at 140,065 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,509 miles a year.
Has V679 ETC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V679 ETC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2008.
Has the mileage on V679 ETC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V679 ETC find?
V679 ETC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear inner sill corroded; offside rear inner sill corrded, and 3 more.

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