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P808 LKK

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,538 mi
Last recorded124,538 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 LKK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 124,538 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 124,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 118,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 114,915 miles

near side front indicator lens missing

Fail 8 Sep 2008 114,915 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front indicator lens missing

Fail 11 Sep 2007 111,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 111,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 105,553 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 105,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P808 LKK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P808 LKK, 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 P808 LKK registered?

P808 LKK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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