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P270 KWC

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,309 mi
Last recorded70,309 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 KWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 70,309 miles

All anti roll bar link rubbers in poor condition

All tyres starting to crack

All underside componants genraly rusty

Both windscreen washer jets partialy blocked

Center high stop light not working

Front brake discs worn/rusty, pads apear half worn

Front tyre have inner and outer edge wear

Near side rear chassis rail dented

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear trailing arm void bushes in poor condition

Tail gate struts inoprative

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,309 miles

All anti roll bar link rubbers in poor condition

All tyres starting to crack

All underside componants genraly rusty

Both windscreen washer jets partialy blocked

Center high stop light not working

Front brake discs worn/rusty, pads apear half worn

Front tyre have inner and outer edge wear

Near side rear chassis rail dented

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear trailing arm void bushes in poor condition

Tail gate struts inoprative

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,970 miles

All anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition

All tyres cracking on the outer walls

Both front windscreen washer jets partialy blocked

Center high stip light not working

Front brake discs slightly worn and have uneven wear on the outer faces

Front brake pads apear half worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Near side rear chassis rail dented

Near side steering rack boot apears to be the wrong type for the vehicle (too long) but it is still held securely in the correct positions and in good condition

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear boot struts weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear trailing arm void bushes in poor condition

Various body work damage/replacement panels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,245 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 68,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 66,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,065 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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P270 KWC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KWC, 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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P270 KWC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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