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P969 WWS

1997 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,700 mi
Last recorded92,700 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 WWS
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/r disc corroded

underneath of vehicle generally crusty

Fail 18 Oct 2010 92,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/r disc corroded

underneath of vehicle generally crusty

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,784 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 89,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,248 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,030 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 69,342 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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P969 WWS is a 1997 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P969 WWS, 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 P969 WWS registered?

P969 WWS is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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