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W359 RYB

2000 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 RYB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,160 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,571 miles

air bag light on (srs)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,706 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 51,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,773 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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W359 RYB is a 2000 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W359 RYB, 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

How do I check the history of W359 RYB?

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What year was W359 RYB registered?

W359 RYB is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W359 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 RYB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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