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Y462 HHT

2001 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,714 mi
Last recorded60,714 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 2001 Proton Compact63,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 HHT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,714 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,827 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 59,794 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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Y462 HHT is a 2001 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y462 HHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y462 HHT registered?

Y462 HHT is a 2001 Proton Compact, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y462 HHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y462 HHT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y462 HHT have outstanding finance?

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