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P402 LOW

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,883 mi
Last recorded77,883 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 LOW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,914 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,858 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,549 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,548 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,752 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,939 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions slow to react

offside front flasher lens damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,325 miles

emissions slow to react

offside front flasher lens damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,273 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,697 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,561 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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P402 LOW is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P402 LOW, 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 P402 LOW registered?

P402 LOW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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