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P465 WTX

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,149 mi
Last recorded23,149 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 WTX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 23,149 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

parking lever has little travel

Pass 7 Jun 2025 20,101 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension frame ,area and others components corroded

under covered by underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,253 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 12,253 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 11,729 miles

power steering leak

Fail 7 Jun 2021 11,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

power steering leak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 11,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 11,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 11,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 11,636 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 11,586 miles

exhaust has minor leak of gases

petrol cap seal slightly perished but still sealing properly

Fail 12 May 2016 11,583 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 11,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battary loose

Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,341 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 11,330 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 10,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,382 miles

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

o/s washer not working

Fail 10 Apr 2010 10,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,651 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,846 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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P465 WTX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P465 WTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P465 WTX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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