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W401 PWS

2000 Proton Compact Sprint

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact Sprint65,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 PWS
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 95,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 90,339 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 90,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 84,345 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 84,319 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 76,989 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 76,989 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Sprint?

Based on 802 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,800
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 104
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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W401 PWS is a 2000 Proton Compact Sprint in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Proton Compact Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 65,964 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 Sprint fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W401 PWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Compact Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W401 PWS registered?

W401 PWS is a 2000 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W401 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 PWS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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