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P98 XAE

1997 Proton Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,577 mi
Last recorded49,577 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 XAE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 49,577 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 May 2010 49,577 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 48,927 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 47,414 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,810 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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P98 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P98 XAE, 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 P98 XAE registered?

P98 XAE is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P98 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 XAE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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