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W474 YTP

2000 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,333 mi
Last recorded123,333 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 YTP
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 120,330 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,671 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 111,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,643 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 98,642 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 8,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,752 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre mishapen

Fail 13 Feb 2008 82,750 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre mishapen

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 65,449 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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W474 YTP is a 2000 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W474 YTP, 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 W474 YTP registered?

W474 YTP is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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