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P863 PWY

1996 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,713 mi
Last recorded96,713 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Compact59,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 PWY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,633 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,065 miles

keep a check on the o/s rear tyre it is cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2007 78,065 miles

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

keep a check on the the o/s rear tyre it is cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,464 miles

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

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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P863 PWY is a 1996 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 59,912 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 P863 PWY, 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 30 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P863 PWY registered?

P863 PWY is a 1996 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P863 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 PWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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