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P125 PMB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,743 mi
Last recorded120,743 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 PMB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2008 120,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front flexis loosley secured with cable ties to shockers

both sills damaged and corroded

underbody damage at chassis rails and beside fuel filler hoses

Pass 10 Oct 2008 120,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front flexis loosley secured with cable ties to shockers

both sills damaged and corroded

underbody damage at chassis rails and beside fuel filler hoses

Pass 24 Oct 2007 118,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 113,573 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 PMB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PMB, 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 PMB registered?

P125 PMB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P125 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 PMB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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