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P25 WUM

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,283 mi
Last recorded98,283 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 WUM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,399 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 96,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise brake fluid change (extremely contaminated)

offside front indicator dim (likely incorrect bulb fitted)

very slight play detected in nearside front suspension but unable to locate source

Pass 7 Jun 2006 93,286 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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P25 WUM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P25 WUM, 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 P25 WUM registered?

P25 WUM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P25 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 WUM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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