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P127 MSJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,303 mi
Last recorded94,303 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 MSJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,303 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 94,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 89,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 89,804 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 85,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,501 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 78,501 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,376 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 72,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P127 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P127 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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How do I check the history of P127 MSJ?

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What year was P127 MSJ registered?

P127 MSJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P127 MSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 MSJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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