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P365 JOX

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,160 mi
Last recorded63,160 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 JOX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 55,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 51,663 miles

both front bottom arms corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,251 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 49,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 29 Oct 2005 46,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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P365 JOX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc 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 P365 JOX, 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

How do I check the history of P365 JOX?

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What year was P365 JOX registered?

P365 JOX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P365 JOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 JOX 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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