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P345 OWB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,854 mi
Last recorded53,854 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 OWB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,854 miles

oil leek from engine

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,146 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,146 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,014 miles

body damage nearside rear wheel arch

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,014 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage nearside rear wheel arch

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,061 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steel brake pipes front to rear showing signs of corrosion at rear

Pass 11 May 2007 37,413 miles

both front brakes fluctuating

Fail 4 May 2007 37,305 miles

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

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

front brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 9 May 2006 31,632 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall

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

Pass 9 May 2006 31,632 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall

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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P345 OWB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P345 OWB, 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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What year was P345 OWB registered?

P345 OWB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P345 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P345 OWB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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