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W968 MWF

2000 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,657 mi
Last recorded72,657 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 MWF
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,657 miles

2 litres of oil added as the engine dipstick was dry.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

tailgate struts missing

Fail 5 Sep 2015 72,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp goes dim when position lamps are switched on (1.2.1f)

2 litres of oil added as the engine dipstick was dry.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

tailgate struts missing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low tread & slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 69,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low tread & slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 67,439 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 65,246 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,246 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 61,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK WAS DRY WHEN CHECKING PRIOR TO EMISSIONS TEST AND TOP UP WITH ONE LITRE. THIS NEEDS FURTHER TOPPING.

ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP IS INSECURE.

FRONT BUMPER LOWER SPOILER IS INSECURE.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL.

REAR TAILGATE STRUTS ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND REQUIRE REPLACING.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front skirt on bumper insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front skirt on bumper insecure

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 31 Aug 2009 54,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 52,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,877 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 47,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,435 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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W968 MWF is a 2000 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W968 MWF, 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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W968 MWF is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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