MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
numerous bushes perished
off side rear brake pipe corroded
near side rear tyre perished and worn uneven on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
near side rear tyre perished and worn uneven on inner edge
numerous bushes perished
off side rear brake pipe corroded
both rear radius arm bushes perished
near side rear tyre heavily perished
near side rear tyre worn on inner edge
off side front tyre close to ware bars
off side front tyre heavily perished
off side rear tyre slight perished
oily residue on fuel filter no visable leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear radius arm bushes perished
near side rear tyre heavily perished
near side rear tyre worn on inner edge
off side front tyre close to ware bars
off side front tyre heavily perished
off side rear tyre slight perished
oily residue on fuel filter no visable leak
condensation in near side front indicator lense
condensation in off side front indicator lense
dampness around off side steering rack
front brake pads low
near side rear tyre perishing outer wall
off side front tyre perishing outer wall and worn too minimum
off side rear seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
condensation in near side front indicator lense
condensation in off side front indicator lense
dampness around off side steering rack
front brake pads low
near side rear tyre perishing outer wall
off side front tyre perishing outer wall and worn too minimum
off side rear seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front & n/s/r tyres perished
gaiter glued together
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front & n/s/r tyres perished
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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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P511 VAB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P511 VAB, 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 P511 VAB registered?
P511 VAB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P511 VAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P511 VAB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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