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P768 AWL

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,957 mi
Last recorded84,957 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 AWL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,957 miles

air bag warning light is on

Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,016 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 79,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear shock absorbers damp

center exhaust corroding heavily

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge, starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,947 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 67,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,981 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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P768 AWL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P768 AWL, 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 P768 AWL registered?

P768 AWL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P768 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P768 AWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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