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P187 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,858 mi
Last recorded48,858 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,858 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 48,851 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort poor service brake effort 40% brake imbalance (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,472 miles

brakes noisy during application

engine has oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,219 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 47,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,864 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 45,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,449 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,019 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,084 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 41,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,260 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P187 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P187 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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P187 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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