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X896 JVV

2001 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,118 mi
Last recorded82,118 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Compact63,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 JVV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,134 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes slight movement

both rear tyres out of shape

front pads wearing low

rear discs corroded bad advise change

Fail 30 Oct 2010 78,132 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear anti roll bar d bushes slight movement

both rear tyres out of shape

front pads wearing low

rear discs corroded bad advise change

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,028 miles

NOTE!!tracking check required due to uneven wear of front tyres!!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear wiper blade u/s,n/s rear b/pads and disc worn and scored ,require replacing,.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 70,028 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

NOTE!!tracking check required due to uneven wear of front tyres!!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade u/s,n/s rear b/pads and disc worn and scored ,require replacing,.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,334 miles

rear wiper blade split,h/brake high!!

Fail 25 Apr 2008 62,334 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade split,h/brake high!!

Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,533 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,455 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 45,455 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside 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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X896 JVV is a 2001 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 X896 JVV, 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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X896 JVV is a 2001 Proton Compact, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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