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P48 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 64,063 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective wires cut multiplug missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage missing both fronts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan near inner sills at both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,615 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,429 miles

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,524 miles

Both rear tyres splitting

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,230 miles

rear ryres crazing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,344 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,158 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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P48 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P48 XAE, 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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P48 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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