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P545 NBK

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,652 mi
Last recorded48,652 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 NBK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,478 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 48,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,494 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 47,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,693 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 40,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 37,373 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 37,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,380 miles

age cracking on o/s/f tyre

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s rack boot slightly insecure

temp repair and slight blow on exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,355 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,754 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,662 miles

slight condensation in offside front indicator

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,559 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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P545 NBK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P545 NBK, 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 P545 NBK registered?

P545 NBK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P545 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 NBK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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