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P285 SGO

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 SGO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,913 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 73,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,475 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,580 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 62,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,872 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

SRS light showing occationly.

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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P285 SGO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P285 SGO, 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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How do I check the history of P285 SGO?

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What year was P285 SGO registered?

P285 SGO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P285 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 SGO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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