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P522 MPX

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,426 mi
Last recorded142,426 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 MPX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 142,426 miles

internal knock from both fronts struts.

play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 142,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

internal knock from both fronts struts.

play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 131,091 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 131,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 118,428 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 104,285 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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P522 MPX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P522 MPX, 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 P522 MPX registered?

P522 MPX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P522 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 MPX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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