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P186 GNU

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 GNU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 98,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 98,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,891 miles

BRAKE PIPES CLEANSED AND GREASED , GENERAL CORROSION ON VEHICLE

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 May 2009 85,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 81,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 78,409 miles

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

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 3 May 2006 62,101 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

general under body rust

offside door mirror houseing cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2005 51,318 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 51,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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P186 GNU is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P186 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P186 GNU registered?

P186 GNU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P186 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 GNU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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