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W985 CYG

2000 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,784 mi
Last recorded53,784 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 CYG
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,784 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,922 miles

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

LOW READINGS FROM O/S REAR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENT

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED ON SILENCER BOX.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 43,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

LOW READINGS FROM O/S REAR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENT

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED ON SILENCER BOX.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 39,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,699 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 32,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,447 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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W985 CYG is a 2000 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W985 CYG, 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 W985 CYG registered?

W985 CYG is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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