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W483 WGG

2000 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,113 mi
Last recorded55,113 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 WGG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,113 miles

front cross member corroded behind radiator

offside rear and nearside front tyres side walls damaged / no cord exposed

offside wheel rim dented on in inside rim

Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front cross member corroded behind radiator

offside rear and nearside front tyres side walls damaged / no cord exposed

offside wheel rim dented on in inside rim

Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,006 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 46,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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W483 WGG is a 2000 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W483 WGG, 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 W483 WGG registered?

W483 WGG is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W483 WGG safe to buy?

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