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W54 BAC

2000 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,379 mi
Last recorded44,379 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 BAC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 44,379 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 41,552 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 41,552 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper end capping loose

Pass 9 May 2011 40,328 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 40,328 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 35,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 335,210 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 33,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,074 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,074 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,602 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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W54 BAC is a 2000 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W54 BAC, 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 W54 BAC registered?

W54 BAC is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W54 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W54 BAC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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