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P67 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,697 mi
Last recorded25,697 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP67 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,697 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 25,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,529 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,042 miles

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,446 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,101 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 17,101 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,502 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 16,502 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P67 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P67 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P67 XAE registered?

P67 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P67 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P67 XAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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