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V144 NRV

2000 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,217 mi
Last recorded79,217 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 NRV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front anti roll bar bushes poor condition

near side mirror insecure

oil; leak

rear tyres worn on inner edge

washers not secured correctly

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front anti roll bar bushes poor condition

near side mirror insecure

oil; leak

rear tyres worn on inner edge

washers not secured correctly

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight steering column movement.N/S/R bodywork damaged.Some leds inoperative centre stop lamp.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,449 miles

N/S/R of vehicle damaged.N/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,377 miles

N/S/R of vehicle damaged.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.Some LED,s not illuminated on rear centre stop lamp.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 64,377 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R of vehicle damaged.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.Some LED,s not illuminated on rear centre stop lamp.

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,621 miles

damage to nsr qauter pannel,hand brake travel long

Fail 15 Sep 2008 58,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nsr qauter pannel,hand brake travel long

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,965 miles

Nail in rear tyre

boot struts weak

damage to nsr quater pannel

Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in rear tyre

boot struts weak

damage to nsr quater pannel

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,303 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 49,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Radiator in poor condition †

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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V144 NRV is a 2000 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 58,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V144 NRV, 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 26 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V144 NRV registered?

V144 NRV is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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