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V52 DBV

2000 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,289 mi
Last recorded100,289 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 DBV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,289 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,742 miles

battery insecure

radaitor in poor condition

windscreen sunvisor very close to wiper swept area

Fail 12 Jan 2009 96,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

radaitor in poor condition

windscreen sunvisor very close to wiper swept area

Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2007 86,452 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 72,331 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 72,000 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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V52 DBV is a 2000 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V52 DBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V52 DBV registered?

V52 DBV is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V52 DBV safe to buy?

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