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P377 PPU

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,757 mi
Last recorded53,757 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 PPU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,757 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 53,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,555 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 50,554 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,366 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,853 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,678 miles

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

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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P377 PPU is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P377 PPU, 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 P377 PPU registered?

P377 PPU is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P377 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P377 PPU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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