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P209 RSC

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,678 mi
Last recorded77,678 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 RSC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 77,678 miles

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

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

front fram & supeion parts very rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front supenoin parts very rusty & fram

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,205 miles

movement at o/side rack

supenion parts rusty & front x member

Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,740 miles

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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P209 RSC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P209 RSC, 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 P209 RSC registered?

P209 RSC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P209 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 RSC shows 4 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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