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P397 LWF

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 LWF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 80,565 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 80,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P397 LWF is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P397 LWF, 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 P397 LWF registered?

P397 LWF is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P397 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P397 LWF shows 3 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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