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P247 OVM

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,613 mi
Last recorded52,613 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 OVM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 52,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,915 miles

both rackboots perrished

exhaust heat shield insecure.. Both trailing arm bushes perrished.. N/S/F shocker light misting of fluid.. Backbox pin holed

Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,915 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rackboots perrished

exhaust heat shield insecure.. Both trailing arm bushes perrished.. N/S/F shocker light misting of fluid.. Backbox pin holed

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,523 miles

corrosion too n/s/r inner sill..rear trailing arm bushes deteriated..rack gaitors perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,962 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,266 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front pads low..front brake inbalance

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,667 miles

front pads low..water leak engine

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,749 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

water leak engine

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,826 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,703 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rattle from cat.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,977 miles

light corrosion too exhaust...o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,784 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 38,784 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT DISTORTION

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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P247 OVM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P247 OVM, 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 P247 OVM registered?

P247 OVM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P247 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 OVM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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