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P270 BCT

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,497 mi
Last recorded51,497 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 BCT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 51,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 50,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2011 45,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,723 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perrishing

Fail 13 May 2009 34,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre perrishing

Pass 14 May 2008 29,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2007

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 24,799 miles

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

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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P270 BCT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P270 BCT, 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 P270 BCT registered?

P270 BCT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P270 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 BCT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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