MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has been repaired using sealant,this is to be looked on as a temporary repair.
Exhaust heavily corroded but no excessive leaks.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine seems to have an oil leak.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust heavily corroded but no excessive leaks.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine seems to have an oil leak.
Engine has oil leak and oil level is low.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
both front wiper blades split
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
both front wiper blades split
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre perished
offside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P238 JKE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P238 JKE, 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 P238 JKE registered?
P238 JKE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 March 1997.
Is P238 JKE safe to buy?
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