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W701 EYG

2000 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,911 mi
Last recorded28,911 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 EYG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 28,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 28,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 27,619 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 27,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure seat base insecure. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 24,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 21,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 21,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 20,094 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread long crack (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 16,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread long crack (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Whole Underbody undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2018 12,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Whole Underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,682 miles

coolant leak

Fail 22 Jun 2017 9,682 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 9,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 9,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,156 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 9,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,007 miles

both front tyre pressures apear low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,948 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,221 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,119 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 5,275 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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W701 EYG is a 2000 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W701 EYG, 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 W701 EYG registered?

W701 EYG is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W701 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 EYG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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