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V748 LRN

2000 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,141 mi
Last recorded59,141 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 LRN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine hunts slightly on idle

exhaust system corroded and has a slight blow

front brake pads worn low

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,450 miles

offside front indicator lense damaged but no sharpe edges

Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front indicator lense damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,267 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 52,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,036 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 42,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V748 LRN is a 2000 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V748 LRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V748 LRN registered?

V748 LRN is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V748 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V748 LRN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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