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P972 WWS

1997 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,029 mi
Last recorded58,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 WWS
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,943 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,915 miles

both front tyres perised slighty

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,224 miles

oil leak

some cracking to nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2009 45,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

some cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 38,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,543 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 31,543 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 23,167 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 23,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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P972 WWS is a 1997 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P972 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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P972 WWS is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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