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P601 EFC

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,173 mi
Last recorded40,173 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 EFC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,173 miles

slight cracking in tread of front tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,173 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking in tread of front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,827 miles

slight cracking in the tread of front tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2013 37,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,729 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 35,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,327 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,307 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,307 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyre sidewalls perished & near legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,350 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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P601 EFC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P601 EFC, 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 P601 EFC registered?

P601 EFC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P601 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 EFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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