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P123 MSJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,159 mi
Last recorded80,159 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 MSJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 80,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake reserve travel approaching limit(rear brakes require adjustment)

Fail 19 May 2008 80,159 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake reserve travel approaching limit(rear brakes require adjustment)

Pass 11 May 2007 73,214 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 76,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,561 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 70,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P123 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P123 MSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P123 MSJ registered?

P123 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P123 MSJ safe to buy?

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