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P367 JOX

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,778 mi
Last recorded103,778 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP367 JOX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cooling fan not working, almost boiling over

tailgate struts inoperative

Fail 19 Feb 2014 103,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cooling fan not working, almost boiling over

tailgate struts inoperative

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,901 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tailgate struts weak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,908 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,222 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,222 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 69,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate

Fail 8 Jun 2007 60,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate

Pass 15 May 2006 54,055 miles

oil leak

radiator slightley corroded

Fail 15 May 2006 54,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P367 JOX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P367 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.

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What year was P367 JOX registered?

P367 JOX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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