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P178 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,111 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 88,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 87,141 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 87,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 86,869 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 86,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,641 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 85,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,891 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 84,891 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 83,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 83,581 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 83,581 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 82,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 80,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 76,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,151 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,628 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 67,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 84,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,706 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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P178 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 P178 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 P178 XAE registered?

P178 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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