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P199 CPM

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,963 mi
Last recorded125,963 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 CPM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 125,963 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 111,195 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2006 111,161 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P199 CPM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P199 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 P199 CPM registered?

P199 CPM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P199 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 CPM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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