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P215 PCL

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,099 mi
Last recorded62,099 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 PCL
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 62,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,019 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,237 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,237 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

brake warning light on the dash

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,364 miles

front pipe corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2013 56,364 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,399 miles

front pipe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,609 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

hand brake warning light on the dash

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,748 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

oil leak on engine possibly rocker cover gasket

slight damaage to bonnet still secured

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,558 miles

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

bad oil leak on engine

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,970 miles

heat shield loose on front pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,118 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,340 miles

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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P215 PCL is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P215 PCL, 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 P215 PCL registered?

P215 PCL is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P215 PCL safe to buy?

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