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P394 SGK

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,506 mi
Last recorded100,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 SGK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 100,506 miles

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

lower rear sills becoming rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2013 100,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

lower rear sills becoming rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,236 miles

S.R.S. malfunction lamp flashing!

drivers seatbase inner frame fractured(does not affect seatbelt)

front brake application becoming uneven & imbalanced!

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside lower rear sill rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,753 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,967 miles

front wishbones becoming rusty

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear lower radius arms becoming very rusty at outer bush housing

Fail 13 Jan 2010 80,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wishbones becoming rusty

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear lower radius arms becoming very rusty at outer bush housing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 75,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,960 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 67,950 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust catalyst broken up internally, will require attention A.S.A.P!

Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,242 miles

Radiator leaking.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 60,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Radiator leaking.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,079 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,079 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P394 SGK is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P394 SGK, 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 P394 SGK registered?

P394 SGK is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P394 SGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 SGK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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