MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear radius arm bushes perished
exhaust system corroded
front number plate faded
oil leak
rear brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear radius arm bushes perished
exhaust system corroded
front number plate faded
oil leak
rear brake discs worn and corroded
h/brake slight travel
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?
Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P578 JOT is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P578 JOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P578 JOT registered?
P578 JOT is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 6 May 1997.
Is P578 JOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for P578 JOT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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