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P168 JNC

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

85,788 mi
Last recorded85,788 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 JNC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack has play in n/s

Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack has play in n/s

Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 77,224 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 72,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play at nearside front steering knuckle

Fail 17 Aug 2006 72,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play at nearside front steering knuckle

Fail 11 Aug 2006 72,179 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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P168 JNC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,247 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P168 JNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P168 JNC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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