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P349 KBP

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 KBP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,500 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 95,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 90,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,742 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 84,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 72,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,467 miles

1) tyres 155 70 13 2) wheel trims fitted 3) n/s front tyre sidewall damaged 4) o/s front tyre has nail in tread 5) o/s body damage

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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P349 KBP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P349 KBP, 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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P349 KBP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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