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W196 RRP

2000 Proton Compact Sprint

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,327 mi
Last recorded111,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact Sprint65,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 RRP
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 111,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 111,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 106,066 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 106,066 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 96,145 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake fluid level is low

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

engine has a misfire

Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,355 miles

as per 1st test

Fail 11 Apr 2007 83,353 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres on/near limit

o/s/r seat belt cover missing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 71,799 miles

AS ON ORIGINAL TEST

Fail 13 Apr 2006 71,799 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

passenger door damaged

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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W196 RRP is a 2000 Proton Compact Sprint in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 65,964 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 Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W196 RRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W196 RRP is a 2000 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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