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P643 HKN

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Grey Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,824 mi
Last recorded102,824 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 HKN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 102,824 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 102,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 90,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 75,406 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 75,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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P643 HKN is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Grey with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 77,186 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P643 HKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P643 HKN registered?

P643 HKN is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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