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X304 LDU

2001 Proton Compact

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,831 mi
Last recorded118,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Compact63,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 LDU
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 118,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 111,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 105,012 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 105,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 102,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,690 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 89,456 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 80,716 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 68,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,872 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 60,872 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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X304 LDU is a 2001 Proton Compact in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,909 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 X304 LDU, 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 25 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X304 LDU registered?

X304 LDU is a 2001 Proton Compact, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X304 LDU safe to buy?

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