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P192 GNU

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,061 mi
Last recorded99,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 GNU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corosion

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,084 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 88,315 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 82,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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P192 GNU is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P192 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 P192 GNU registered?

P192 GNU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P192 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P192 GNU shows 8 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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