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P390 RAF

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,979 mi
Last recorded43,979 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 RAF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,979 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,298 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion forming in rear suspension and components

cracking on rear nearside tyre walls

Fail 11 Aug 2008 40,298 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion forming in rear suspension and components

cracking on rear nearside tyre walls

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,495 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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P390 RAF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P390 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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P390 RAF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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