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P993 MKO

1997 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,461 mi
Last recorded73,461 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Compact64,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 MKO
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 73,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

VEHICLE SUBMITED FOR TEST IN SUCH A POOR INTERNAL CONDITION WILL BE REFUSED AN M.O.T TEST

off side rear brake bind

rear No plate

Fail 8 May 2012 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

VEHICLE SUBMITED FOR TEST IN SUCH A POOR INTERNAL CONDITION WILL BE REFUSED AN M.O.T TEST

off side rear brake bind

rear No plate

Pass 16 May 2011 67,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side inner steering rack joint play

Fail 16 May 2011 67,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side inner steering rack joint play

Pass 18 May 2010 61,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

off side & near side rear tyres perishing

rear No plate

Fail 18 May 2010 61,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

hand brake travel

off side & near side rear tyres perishing

rear No plate

Pass 6 May 2009 55,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side inner rack joint play

Fail 6 May 2009 55,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel

off side inner rack joint play

Pass 12 May 2008 49,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

brake fluid level

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 12 May 2008 49,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

brake fluid level

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2007 44,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2006 37,399 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 37,399 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,507 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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P993 MKO is a 1997 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P993 MKO, 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 P993 MKO registered?

P993 MKO is a 1997 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P993 MKO safe to buy?

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