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P294 SGO

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 SGO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 113,299 miles

slight play in the offside front steering arm.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 109,332 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 106,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 106,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,998 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 88,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,196 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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P294 SGO is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P294 SGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P294 SGO registered?

P294 SGO is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P294 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 SGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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