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P121 MSJ

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,223 mi
Last recorded69,223 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 MSJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,392 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 63,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,244 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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P121 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P121 MSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P121 MSJ registered?

P121 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P121 MSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 MSJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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