MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
all front suspension componets corroded
brake pedal rubber starting to split
front registration plate cracked
off side rear iner sill corroded
off side rear outer sill corroded
off side rear seat belt buckle outer plastic cover missing
rear brake pipe corroded
rear registration plate starting to deterate
slight free play at drivers seat back rest
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
all front suspension componets corroded
brake pedal rubber starting to split
off side rear inner sill corroded
off side rear seat belt buckle outer plastic cover missing
rear brake pipe corroded
rear registration plate starting to deterate
slight free play at drivers seat back rest
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake fluid level low
engine oil leak
front number plate cracked
slight bind at both rear brakes and discs showing signs of heat damage
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake fluid level low
engine oil leak
front number plate cracked
slight bind at both rear brakes and discs showing signs of heat damage
both front tyres worn on edges
corrosion to offside outer sill
offside rear shock absorber damp
slight bind at nearside rear brake
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres worn on edges
corrosion to offside outer sill
offside rear shock absorber damp
slight bind at nearside rear brake
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre has been run flat
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P818 YFV is a 1997 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P818 YFV, 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 P818 YFV registered?
P818 YFV is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 14 May 1997.
Is P818 YFV safe to buy?
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