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W388 UAB

2000 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,128 mi
Last recorded69,128 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 UAB
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,128 miles

air bag light on

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,586 miles

ADVISE - O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,586 miles

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)

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

ADVISE - FRONT WIPERS NOT CLEARING WELL

ADVISE - O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,310 miles

ADVISE - FRONT PIPE AND CENTRE PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,170 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,265 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,378 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 42,348 miles

Nearside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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W388 UAB is a 2000 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W388 UAB, 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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What year was W388 UAB registered?

W388 UAB is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W388 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 UAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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