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W968 BFV

2000 Proton Compact Sprint

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,680 mi
Last recorded113,680 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact Sprint65,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 BFV
MakeProton
ModelCompact Sprint
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,696 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,762 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 58,762 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,923 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,491 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 43,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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W968 BFV is a 2000 Proton Compact Sprint in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W968 BFV, 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.

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What year was W968 BFV registered?

W968 BFV is a 2000 Proton Compact Sprint, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W968 BFV safe to buy?

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