MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,163 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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
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
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
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
Nearside front tyre on legal limits.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P493 GMP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P493 GMP 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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