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P138 GLS

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 GLS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,369 miles

advise rear chassis leg damaged due to impact,front number plate broken but not efecting reading.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 94,403 miles

advise n/s/rear chassis leg damaged due to impact ( no corrosion ) brake pipe above fuel tank in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 88,135 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 88,135 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 84,086 miles

hand brake has no reserve travel.n/s/rear chassis leg has been damaged due to impact

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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P138 GLS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P138 GLS, 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 P138 GLS registered?

P138 GLS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P138 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 GLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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