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P579 JOT

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,417 mi
Last recorded9,417 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 JOT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,135 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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P579 JOT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P579 JOT, 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 P579 JOT registered?

P579 JOT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P579 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P579 JOT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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