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P847 OSX

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,049 mi
Last recorded63,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 OSX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 63,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 54,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes have been greased not able to inspect

Fail 26 May 2014 54,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes have been greased not able to inspect

Pass 10 May 2013 50,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 50,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 50,361 miles

offside rear abs wiring loom hanging loose

srs light flashes on dash

Pass 6 May 2011 49,410 miles

both fronttyres are perished

o/s parking brake cable and ABS sensor cable is insecure

Pass 14 May 2010 48,240 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 48,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 46,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 46,844 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 45,298 miles

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 22 May 2007 43,012 miles

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

offside rear handbrake needs attention

Pass 24 May 2006 40,995 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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P847 OSX is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P847 OSX, 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 P847 OSX registered?

P847 OSX is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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