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P387 PPU

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,807 mi
Last recorded74,807 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 PPU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 74,807 miles

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

slight misting from nearside front shock

Pass 18 May 2011 74,807 miles

slight misting from nearside front shock

Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f shock slight weep

nearside front tyre close to wear bands

o/s/f steering rack boot perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,793 miles

n/s/f shock slight weep

nearside front tyre close to wear bands

o/s/f steering rack boot perishing

Pass 20 May 2009 65,954 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges (185/60x14).

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn/corroded.

N/S/R suspension noisy (suspect shocker).

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

Oil weep from N/S of engine.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 13 May 2008 59,227 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 59,219 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 57,322 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 54,069 miles

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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P387 PPU is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P387 PPU, 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 P387 PPU registered?

P387 PPU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P387 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 PPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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