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P144 VGO

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,789 mi
Last recorded102,789 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 VGO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision not fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,639 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,630 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,130 miles

near side front tyre outer edge worn (raised edge tyre)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,980 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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P144 VGO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P144 VGO, 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 P144 VGO registered?

P144 VGO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P144 VGO safe to buy?

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