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P156 BTT

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 BTT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025
Pass 11 Jul 2024
Pass 16 May 2023
Pass 11 May 2022 12,840 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,035 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 11,035 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 11,035 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 11,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 11,035 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 11,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 1,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,513 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,513 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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P156 BTT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P156 BTT, 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 P156 BTT registered?

P156 BTT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P156 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 BTT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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