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P943 UBD

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,179 mi
Last recorded47,179 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 UBD
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,179 miles

Offside Front road wheel corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery to big and rubbing on bonnet

Fail 10 Oct 2015 47,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front road wheel corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery to big and rubbing on bonnet

Pass 4 Oct 2014 44,283 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 41,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyre casings badly deterioated

Pass 28 Sep 2013 41,008 miles

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

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

both rear tyre casings badly deterioated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,451 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in treads

High level brake lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,627 miles

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

offside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,453 miles

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

spare tyre worn

Fail 30 Sep 2008 24,453 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,885 miles

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

spare tyre worn close legal limit

Fail 27 Sep 2007 20,781 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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P943 UBD is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 61,911 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 P943 UBD, 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 28 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P943 UBD registered?

P943 UBD is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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