MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?
Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P281 DCK is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 DCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P281 DCK registered?
P281 DCK is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 9 June 1997.
Is P281 DCK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P281 DCK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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