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P660 PTU

1997 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 PTU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2013 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside front tyre deteriorated , and not in very good condition

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,669 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,500 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 38,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 37,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,062 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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P660 PTU is a 1997 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P660 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P660 PTU registered?

P660 PTU is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P660 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P660 PTU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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