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P193 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 47,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 47,748 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

o/s/r fuel+brake line retaing device damaged

play in n/s steering rack [at side arm]

slight damage to rear chassis and floor both sides

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,076 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode [under bonnet by grommet

play at n/s steering rack side arm

rear brake and fuel line securing device damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,190 miles

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES NEARLY ILLEGAL

Fail 18 Oct 2006 41,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres nearly illegal

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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P193 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P193 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 P193 XAE registered?

P193 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P193 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 XAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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