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P199 GNU

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,285 mi
Last recorded69,285 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 GNU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,285 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 69,285 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

engine oil leak

rear brakes inbalanced 35%

Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,870 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,869 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,817 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Fail 5 Apr 2007 55,817 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,927 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 50,927 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P199 GNU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P199 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P199 GNU registered?

P199 GNU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P199 GNU safe to buy?

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