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P287 LLH

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,147 mi
Last recorded78,147 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 LLH
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2006 78,147 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front seat back insecure

offside rear lamp damaged

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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P287 LLH is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P287 LLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P287 LLH registered?

P287 LLH is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P287 LLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 LLH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P287 LLH have outstanding finance?

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