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P663 MNB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,693 mi
Last recorded70,693 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 MNB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brae travel

subframes corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2010 70,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brae travel

subframes corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,877 miles

1.both rear tyre worn on edges 2.heavy surface corrosion of n/s rear brake pipe 3.slight blow on centre/rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition 4.battery insecure 5.long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

1.both rear tyre worn on edges 2.heavy surface corrosion of n/s rear brake pipe 3.slight blow on centre/rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition 4.battery insecure 5.long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,609 miles

1. rear exhaust corroded, 2. nsf drop link poor, 3. surface corrosion of nearside rear brake pipe. 4. long handbrake travel.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,541 miles

1.n/s front tyre low on tread 2.o/s rear shock absorber damp 3.n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,427 miles

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

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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P663 MNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P663 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 P663 MNB registered?

P663 MNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P663 MNB safe to buy?

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