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P388 RAF

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,028 mi
Last recorded41,028 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 RAF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,521 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,808 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,805 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,114 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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P388 RAF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P388 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 P388 RAF registered?

P388 RAF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P388 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 RAF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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