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V309 LWT

2000 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,852 mi
Last recorded91,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 LWT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,789 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,950 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,862 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 88,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,271 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 87,269 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,714 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,712 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,203 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,480 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 72,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,862 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,984 miles

brake pipes greased

f/r sus components corroding

srs lamp on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake pipes greased

f/r sus components corroding

rack mountings wearing

srs lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,684 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

f/ sus components corroding

s/r/s lamp on

Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,684 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipes greased

f/ sus components corroding

s/r/s lamp on

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s steering mount been welded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 56,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,464 miles

n/s steering rack mount bracket welded

Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,463 miles

Nearside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear registration starting to deterioate and discolour

Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,451 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,646 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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V309 LWT is a 2000 Proton Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V309 LWT, 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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V309 LWT is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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