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P24 FRD

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,577 mi
Last recorded104,577 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 FRD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 104,577 miles

crack in screen

parking brake travel long

play in steering

Fail 12 Jan 2007 104,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

crack in screen

parking brake travel long

play in steering

Pass 11 Jan 2006 90,694 miles

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

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

exhaust rear sealed

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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P24 FRD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P24 FRD, 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 P24 FRD registered?

P24 FRD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P24 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 FRD shows 3 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.

Does P24 FRD have outstanding finance?

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