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W612 YKN

2000 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,388 mi
Last recorded59,388 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW612 YKN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,388 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and system corroding (7.1.2)

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

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

other rear metal pipes corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,877 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and system corroding (7.1.2)

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

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

other rear metal pipes corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,422 miles

ignition key cracked!

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,293 miles

both headlamps some damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both headlamps some damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,137 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

slight exhaust leak from centre section

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,666 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,325 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,171 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 29,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2006 27,506 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 27,506 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W612 YKN is a 2000 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W612 YKN, 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 W612 YKN registered?

W612 YKN is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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