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P299 SFE

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,819 mi
Last recorded118,819 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 SFE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 118,819 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 118,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 110,255 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 102,318 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 102,318 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 93,642 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P299 SFE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P299 SFE, 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 P299 SFE registered?

P299 SFE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P299 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 SFE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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