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W553 NTG

2000 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 NTG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 69,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 60,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 56,853 miles

rad deterated

Pass 6 May 2006 51,111 miles

n.s.r o.s.r tyres slight flat spot in tread

slight oil leak on engine

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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W553 NTG is a 2000 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W553 NTG, 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 W553 NTG registered?

W553 NTG is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W553 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 NTG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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