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P153 YKS

1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,527 mi
Last recorded90,527 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei68,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 YKS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2008 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,482 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 85,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 85,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to both sills

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside front indicator lense

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 27 May 2006 77,664 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 77,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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P153 YKS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P153 YKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P153 YKS registered?

P153 YKS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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