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W277 EOX

2000 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,694 mi
Last recorded108,694 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 EOX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,694 miles

n/s/r inner tyre wall split

Fail 11 Jan 2013 108,694 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/r inner tyre wall split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,857 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 101,857 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

idle speed erratic

suspect wheel nuts incompatible

Pass 24 Dec 2010 93,369 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 93,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,424 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 83,424 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 76,313 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 69,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch req attention

no. plate light bulb holders corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,480 miles

clutch req attention

no. plate light bulb holders corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,345 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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W277 EOX is a 2000 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 W277 EOX, 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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W277 EOX is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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