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P689 KET

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,702 mi
Last recorded67,702 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 KET
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2020 67,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,137 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 67,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,931 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 64,931 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,861 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,861 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,601 miles

Air bag light flashing

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,586 miles

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

Air bag light flashing

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,350 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front and centre to rear brake pipes.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,823 miles

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 5 Mar 2010 53,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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P689 KET is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P689 KET, 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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P689 KET is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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