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P379 PPU

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,246 mi
Last recorded48,246 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 PPU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 May 2012 48,246 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 47,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 45,994 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 45,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,127 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 43,352 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 40,520 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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P379 PPU 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 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 P379 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.

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What year was P379 PPU registered?

P379 PPU is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P379 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 PPU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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