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P38 FRD

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 FRD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 53,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r foot brake effort low

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,118 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust rubbers heavily perished

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,366 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 31,366 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,917 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish within the tread.

Offside rear brake efficiency just within MOT limits.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 15,924 miles

1.air bag faulty warning light flashing

Fail 27 Jun 2005 15,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P38 FRD is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P38 FRD, 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 P38 FRD registered?

P38 FRD is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P38 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 FRD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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