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W701 PAE

2000 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,338 mi
Last recorded99,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 PAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,338 miles

Hand brake travel almost at its limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 99,338 miles

Hand brake travel almost at its limit.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 87,727 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 87,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,626 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 74,626 miles

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,033 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 60,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 PAE is a 2000 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PAE, 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 W701 PAE registered?

W701 PAE is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W701 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 PAE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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