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P32 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,641 mi
Last recorded101,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,641 miles

Nearside front steering rack gaitor perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,953 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,953 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,526 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,864 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 79,864 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,204 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,141 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 70,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 66,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,750 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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P32 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P32 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 P32 XAE registered?

P32 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P32 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 XAE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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