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P214 DEP

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,359 mi
Last recorded106,359 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 DEP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 106,359 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads worn

suspension components rusty

travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Jul 2011 106,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,457 miles

front suspension rusty

travel on handbrake

Fail 9 Jul 2010 99,457 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension rusty

travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,004 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 83,187 miles

Battery insecure

body panels damaged

heat shield on exhaust down pipe insecure and slight blow at gasket

horn on seperate switch

o/s sill rusty

o/s/f indicator cover missing

Fail 24 Jun 2008 83,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

body panels damaged

heat shield on exhaust down pipe insecure and slight blow at gasket

horn on seperate switch

o/s sill rusty

o/s/f indicator cover missing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,556 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 76,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 65,116 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P214 DEP is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P214 DEP, 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.

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What year was P214 DEP registered?

P214 DEP is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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