MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,935 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Impact damage to nearside front.
Impact damage to nearside rear.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Reverse lamps not working.
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Impact damage to nearside front.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Reverse lamps not working.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Reverse lamps not working.
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s rear brakes binding slightly
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s rear brakes binding slightly
Handbrake has very little travel reserve remaining.
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P453 APL is a 1996 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1996 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 59,912 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 P453 APL, 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 30 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P453 APL registered?
P453 APL is a 1996 Proton Compact, first registered on 5 December 1996.
Is P453 APL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P453 APL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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