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W233 VGJ

2000 Proton Satria

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Proton Satria58,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 VGJ
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,478 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 104,076 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,482 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs system removed

Fail 5 Feb 2013 102,957 miles

abs system removed

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 102,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

side skirts fitted

slight exhaust leak

slight play in rack mounting bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,389 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 102,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,117 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 101,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,203 miles

exhaust clamp missing from silencer

parking brake performance lower on o/s

Fail 9 Sep 2010 89,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to nearside rear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Slight play in steering column lower bush

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,500 miles

front wishones corroded

hand brake release button flush with handle

Fail 3 Aug 2009 81,500 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front wishones corroded

o/s/r brake pad anti vibration pad insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,439 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,396 miles

Both steering rack gaiters slightly perished

Handbrake high

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,725 miles

front brake discs distorted

h/brake high

stone damage to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2005 48,124 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 48,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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W233 VGJ is a 2000 Proton Satria in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 58,246 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 Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W233 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W233 VGJ is a 2000 Proton Satria, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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