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P238 JKE

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,273 mi
Last recorded42,273 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 JKE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,273 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 42,126 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,090 miles

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.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,947 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,281 miles

Engine has oil leak and oil level is low.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,582 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,582 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 22,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,039 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,397 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,403 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 16,445 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,445 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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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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P238 JKE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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