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V253 DNU

2000 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,205 mi
Last recorded93,205 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 DNU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 93,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 90,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,948 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,948 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,625 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 28 Jan 2009 85,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,667 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 77,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,155 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,328 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 59,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2005 49,012 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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V253 DNU is a 2000 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V253 DNU, 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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V253 DNU is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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