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P125 MSJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 MSJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 105,713 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,680 miles

bonnet corroded

exhaust corroded(not leaking)

front end has been damaged

front to rear pipes undersealed

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel light on

move obstruction in windscreen

offside front chassis leg corroded through at front bumper

oil leak from engine

road springs corroded

slight dampness on steering rack

small brake pipes at rear corroded

spare tyre flat

stone chip in nearside headlamp

tyre size 175/70/13

Fail 2 Jun 2009 97,680 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stone chip in nearside headlamp

tyre size 175/70/13

spare tyre flat

bonnet corroded

exhaust corroded(not leaking)

front end has been damaged

front to rear pipes undersealed

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel light on

move obstruction in windscreen

offside front chassis leg corroded through at front bumper

oil leak from engine

road springs corroded

slight dampness on steering rack

small brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 88,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 83,469 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,643 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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P125 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P125 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 P125 MSJ registered?

P125 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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