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W151 JBV

2000 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,959 mi
Last recorded71,959 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 JBV
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,959 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 71,959 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf door mirror missing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,691 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf door mirror missing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,242 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 66,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 61,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,760 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 54,648 miles

both rear tyres cracking along the entire inner circumference of the wheel

Fail 22 May 2008 51,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking along the entire inner circumference of the wheel

Pass 24 May 2007 44,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 35,243 miles

rear tyres cracking poor

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 30 Nov 2005 34,990 miles

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

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

both rear tyres walls cracking

travel on handbrake lever

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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W151 JBV is a 2000 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W151 JBV, 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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W151 JBV is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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