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P758 NAC

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,029 mi
Last recorded46,029 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 NAC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,117 miles

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

excessive oil leak

offside bonnet rear support bracked broken

rear brakes imbalenced

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,554 miles

Oil leak

front rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated by oil

offside bonnet hinge siezed and bent

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,545 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER EDGES

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,619 miles

Advise front drop link arms

Fail 18 Jun 2007 25,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise air bag light

advise front drop link arms

Pass 10 May 2006 23,471 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 23,471 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P758 NAC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P758 NAC, 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 P758 NAC registered?

P758 NAC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P758 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P758 NAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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