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P559 LYD

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,120 mi
Last recorded117,120 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 LYD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,120 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 117,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 1 Dec 2010 108,632 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 108,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,044 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 98,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,015 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,935 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD GETTING VERY LOW

Fail 12 Nov 2007 72,935 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD GETTING VERY LOW

Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,537 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD GETTING VERY LOW

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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P559 LYD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P559 LYD, 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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How do I check the history of P559 LYD?

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What year was P559 LYD registered?

P559 LYD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P559 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 LYD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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