MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,702 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
general underbody getting very rusty
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
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front brake discs rusty at edges
nearside front brake gripping slightly
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V453 DPS registered?
V453 DPS is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 17 January 2000.
Is V453 DPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V453 DPS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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