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P763 SFB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,142 mi
Last recorded60,142 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 SFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,142 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s mirror missing

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork damage to n/s of car

Fail 12 Oct 2010 35,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork damage to n/s of car

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,816 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 14,424 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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P763 SFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc 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 P763 SFB, 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 P763 SFB registered?

P763 SFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P763 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P763 SFB 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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