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W56 BAC

2000 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,437 mi
Last recorded60,437 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 BAC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 60,437 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,390 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,952 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,191 miles

slight blow in middle & rear exhaust silencers

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,345 miles

slight seepage from master cylinder reservoir

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,352 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 47,352 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 444,437 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,807 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,040 miles

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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W56 BAC is a 2000 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W56 BAC, 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 W56 BAC registered?

W56 BAC is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 15 April 2000.

Is W56 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W56 BAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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