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P410 BPF

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,132 mi
Last recorded87,132 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP410 BPF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,132 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear o/s rear pad and disc

Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear o/s rear pad and disc

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,319 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,482 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,479 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,217 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Handbrake high

Offside mirror casing damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,215 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Handbrake high

Offside mirror casing damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,548 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 46,548 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Slight play in both front, rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,279 miles

exhaust rusty and blowing †

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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P410 BPF is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P410 BPF, 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 P410 BPF registered?

P410 BPF is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P410 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P410 BPF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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