MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
offside rack gaiter deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P579 PHW is a 1996 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 P579 PHW, 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 P579 PHW registered?
P579 PHW is a 1996 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 August 1996.
Is P579 PHW safe to buy?
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