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W159 TNV

2000 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,498 mi
Last recorded45,498 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 TNV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,498 miles

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

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

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

o/s body panles damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2007 45,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s body panles damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2006 40,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,005 miles

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

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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W159 TNV is a 2000 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W159 TNV, 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 W159 TNV registered?

W159 TNV is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W159 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 TNV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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