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P125 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,500 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 91,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 89,332 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 89,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 89,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front and rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Pass 31 May 2007 86,410 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 86,410 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 86,398 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,904 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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P125 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P125 XAE, 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 29 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P125 XAE registered?

P125 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P125 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 XAE shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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