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W42 RSC

2000 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,826 mi
Last recorded62,826 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 RSC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,826 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,268 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,806 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,169 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,802 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 51,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,275 miles

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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W42 RSC is a 2000 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W42 RSC, 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 W42 RSC registered?

W42 RSC is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W42 RSC safe to buy?

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