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P603 EFC

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,251 mi
Last recorded51,251 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 EFC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,251 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 51,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,821 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 36,501 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,305 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 5,415 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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P603 EFC is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P603 EFC, 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 P603 EFC registered?

P603 EFC is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P603 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 EFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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