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W553 PWS

2000 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,705 mi
Last recorded65,705 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 PWS
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 65,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,796 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 54,796 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,883 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in tyre

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 PWS is a 2000 Proton Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PWS, 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 W553 PWS registered?

W553 PWS is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W553 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 PWS shows 4 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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