MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,665 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s mirror damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear tyre perished and showing wall damage
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front tyre wearing on edge of tred
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear,offside front and offside rear tyres are perished
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front tyre worn both edges
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear,offside front and offside rear tyres are perished
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front tyre worn both edges
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate damaged
Offside front tyre worn on edge
Offside outer C.V.boot weeping
Drivers door mirror loose on mounting
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Right front tyre worn both edges
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Driver door mirror loose on mountings
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Right front tyre worn on both edges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate damaged
travel in footbrake (pedal)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P197 CPM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P197 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P197 CPM?
You can check the full history of P197 CPM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P197 CPM registered?
P197 CPM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 June 1997.
Is P197 CPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 CPM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P197 CPM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P197 CPM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.