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P176 CPM

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,178 mi
Last recorded63,178 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 CPM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,409 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,258 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion to front panal

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,190 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,673 miles

centre exhaust rusty and small blow

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,583 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,442 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,296 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,330 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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P176 CPM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P176 CPM, 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 P176 CPM registered?

P176 CPM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P176 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 CPM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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