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J16 WHP

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,165 mi
Last recorded77,165 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 WHP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,165 miles

o/s/r tyer badly split

Fail 7 Aug 2012 77,165 miles

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

o/s/r tyer badly split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,558 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,558 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,248 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,446 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,507 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 55,507 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 46,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,733 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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J16 WHP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 WHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J16 WHP registered?

J16 WHP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J16 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 WHP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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