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V453 DPS

2000 Proton Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,702 mi
Last recorded38,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 DPS
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,702 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

general underbody getting very rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2011 36,270 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

bonnet safety catch sticking

general underbody getting very rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s front tyre pressure low

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass

Fail 7 Jan 2010 34,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front crossmember getting rusty

nearside front tyre pressure low

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,562 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty at edges

nearside front brake gripping slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2009 32,560 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs rusty at edges

nearside front brake gripping slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,146 miles

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

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

tyre pressure low on nearside rear

Fail 22 Jan 2008 30,145 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure low on nearside rear

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,384 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 27,382 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,325 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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V453 DPS is a 2000 Proton Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V453 DPS, 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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V453 DPS is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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