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P281 DCK

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,471 mi
Last recorded86,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 DCK
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 86,471 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 86,468 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 82,915 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 82,906 miles

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.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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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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