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X849 YGX

2001 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,858 mi
Last recorded63,858 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Compact63,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 YGX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,234 miles

Auxiliary belts perished

Exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator fins corroded/missing

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,126 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 49,126 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,772 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 37,772 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust system deteriorated close excess

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake lever nearly at end of travel

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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X849 YGX is a 2001 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,909 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 X849 YGX, 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 25 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X849 YGX registered?

X849 YGX is a 2001 Proton Compact, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is X849 YGX safe to buy?

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