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P373 JKU

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,755 mi
Last recorded37,755 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 JKU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,755 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre cracking around edge, advise replacement

Fail 6 Mar 2009 37,747 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre cracking around edge, advise replacement

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,404 miles

alloy wheel in spare damaged

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,763 miles

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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P373 JKU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P373 JKU, 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 P373 JKU registered?

P373 JKU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P373 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 JKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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