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P494 NAV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 NAV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,583 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 71,583 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,722 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 48,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Various oil leaks †Dents and scratches to near side rear †Radiator corrroded †Both rear shock absorbers leaking †Cracking to v arious suspension bushes †Driver window very stiff in operation

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,032 miles

Various oil leaks †Dents and scratches to near side rear †Radiator corrroded †Both rear shock absorbers leaking †Cracking to v arious suspension bushes †Driver window very stiff in operation

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,038 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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P494 NAV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P494 NAV, 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 P494 NAV registered?

P494 NAV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P494 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 NAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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