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P493 GMP

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,163 mi
Last recorded83,163 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 GMP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,163 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 83,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,401 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 77,888 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 77,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure,clamp loose/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

handbrake travel

signs of corrosion front cross member

under body,fuel and brake pipes coated in under sill,unable to check fully

Fail 18 Jan 2008 72,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure,clamp loose/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

handbrake travel

signs of corrosion front cross member

under body,fuel and brake pipes coated in under sill,unable to check fully

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,216 miles

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake travel just acceptable (n/s reading slightly lower)

rear brake pads seem low

rear trailing arm bushes perishing slightly

signs of fluid around power steering pump

Fail 4 Jan 2007 67,216 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake travel just acceptable (n/s reading slightly lower)

rear brake pads seem low

rear trailing arm bushes perishing slightly

signs of fluid around power steering pump

Pass 7 Nov 2005 62,178 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limits.

Fail 28 Oct 2005 62,141 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P493 GMP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P493 GMP, 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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What year was P493 GMP registered?

P493 GMP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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