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P351 LLH

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,338 mi
Last recorded63,338 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 LLH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,338 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs pitted

handbrake cable hanger insecure

offside front tyre has damage to both sidewalls

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 3 Nov 2010 63,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs pitted

handbrake cable hanger insecure

offside front tyre has damage to both sidewalls

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,559 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 60,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 58,376 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 58,376 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,130 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 57,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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P351 LLH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 P351 LLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P351 LLH registered?

P351 LLH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P351 LLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 LLH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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