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P660 PPV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,539 mi
Last recorded70,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 PPV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both n/s tyres low

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,817 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,687 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 58,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,140 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate starting to de-laminate

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

windscreen wiper blades partially split

Fail 8 Jan 2009 55,560 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate starting to de-laminate

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

windscreen wiper blades partially split

Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fronr/rear number plates distorted

one sceen wash n/w [out of four]

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,828 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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P660 PPV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P660 PPV, 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 P660 PPV registered?

P660 PPV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P660 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P660 PPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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