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W498 XKX

2000 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 XKX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,906 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipes corroded

O/S Mirror slight damage

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,186 miles

many suspensuion bushes perishing

n/s steering rack boor very poor and pin holed

underside has corosion

wipers poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2008 65,186 miles

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

many suspensuion bushes perishing

n/s steering rack boor very poor and pin holed

underside has corosion

wipers poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,197 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 60,240 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished advise replace

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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W498 XKX is a 2000 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W498 XKX, 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

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What year was W498 XKX registered?

W498 XKX is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W498 XKX safe to buy?

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