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P443 HKE

1996 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,116 mi
Last recorded57,116 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Compact59,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 HKE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,388 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,462 miles

Handbrake travel - Advise adjustment.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P443 HKE is a 1996 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P443 HKE, 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 P443 HKE registered?

P443 HKE is a 1996 Proton Compact, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P443 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P443 HKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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