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P453 APL

1996 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Compact59,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 APL
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,935 miles

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.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,933 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,838 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 77,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Reverse lamps not working.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,607 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,449 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,449 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 66,594 miles

n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2007 66,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,322 miles

Handbrake has very little travel reserve remaining.

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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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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