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P511 VAB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,572 mi
Last recorded64,572 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 VAB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,572 miles

numerous bushes perished

off side rear brake pipe corroded

near side rear tyre perished and worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,578 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,269 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 56,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,754 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,470 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 51,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,120 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,820 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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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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