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P187 PCL

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,413 mi
Last recorded53,413 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 PCL
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,413 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 10 Feb 2017 53,393 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low nearside

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 12 Feb 2016 47,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low nearside

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,365 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,494 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,516 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,964 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,489 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,047 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing 185/60/14

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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P187 PCL is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P187 PCL, 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.

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What year was P187 PCL registered?

P187 PCL is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P187 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 PCL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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