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P384 RAF

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,087 mi
Last recorded134,087 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 RAF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 134,087 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 134,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 131,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 131,159 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 124,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 115,075 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2006 113,532 miles

front pads low

Fail 9 Mar 2006 113,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads low

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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P384 RAF is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P384 RAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P384 RAF registered?

P384 RAF is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P384 RAF safe to buy?

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