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P10 ARN

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,554 mi
Last recorded110,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 ARN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 110,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 110,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,270 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r lamp cracked

handbrake excessive travel

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

o/s/r lamp cracked

handbrake excessive travel

Pass 8 Jul 2010 103,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes showing slight corrosion

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel excessive

rear centre seat belt stalk outer housing missing(not affecting operation)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 103,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes showing slight corrosion

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel excessive

rear centre seat belt stalk outer housing missing(not affecting operation)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 102,333 miles

excessive handbrake travel

nearside rear seat belt stalk surround missing. Belt still opperates ok

Fail 6 Jul 2009 102,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

excessive handbrake travel

nearside rear seat belt stalk surround missing. Belt still opperates ok

Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,707 miles

N/S/R seat belt stalk casing broken but not affecting its effiecency

Fail 3 Jul 2008 98,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R seat belt stalk casing broken but not affecting its effiecency

Pass 20 Jun 2007 91,656 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 91,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,094 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 82,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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P10 ARN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P10 ARN, 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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P10 ARN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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