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P124 MSJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,769 mi
Last recorded47,769 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 MSJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,769 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe painted over

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,766 miles

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

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

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,410 miles

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

nearside side light is slightly down on out put

Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside side light is slightly down on out put

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,152 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,839 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 40,839 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 39,153 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,153 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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P124 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P124 MSJ, 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 P124 MSJ registered?

P124 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P124 MSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 MSJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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