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P397 YUG

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

69,427 mi
Last recorded69,427 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 YUG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,427 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 69,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 58,079 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 58,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 4,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 41,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P397 YUG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P397 YUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P397 YUG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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