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W974 BAN

2000 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,311 mi
Last recorded90,311 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 BAN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 90,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,776 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

hand brake travel geting long close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,192 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 81,192 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing low on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2007 76,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,288 miles

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)

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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W974 BAN is a 2000 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W974 BAN, 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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W974 BAN is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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