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P83 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,849 mi
Last recorded38,849 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged o/k at this time

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,566 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 35,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,243 miles

oil leak

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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P83 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P83 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.

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What year was P83 XAE registered?

P83 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P83 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 XAE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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