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P383 RAF

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,660 mi
Last recorded102,660 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 RAF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2009 102,660 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 81,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,704 miles

long hand brake lever travel.

nearside rear tyre going out of shape.

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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P383 RAF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P383 RAF, 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 P383 RAF registered?

P383 RAF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P383 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 RAF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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