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P391 MNF

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 MNF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,368 miles

both rear shockers have a minor misting of oil around shaft seal.

engine has an oil leak.

handbrake travel very high but still has reserve travel.

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode.

o/s/f steering arm inner joint has some slight play in it.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shockers have a minor misting of oil around shaft seal.

engine has an oil leak.

handbrake travel very high but still has reserve travel.

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode.

o/s/f steering arm inner joint has some slight play in it.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 68,203 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,510 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,624 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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P391 MNF is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P391 MNF, 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 P391 MNF registered?

P391 MNF is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P391 MNF safe to buy?

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