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P788 FVR

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,490 mi
Last recorded42,490 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 FVR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,490 miles

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,979 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2005 35,713 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 35,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P788 FVR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P788 FVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P788 FVR registered?

P788 FVR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P788 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P788 FVR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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