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P656 MNB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,459 mi
Last recorded63,459 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 MNB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brakes slightly out of balance.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 63,440 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brakes slightly out of balance.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,633 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 52,633 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,029 miles

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,575 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 46,575 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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P656 MNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P656 MNB, 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 P656 MNB registered?

P656 MNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P656 MNB safe to buy?

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