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P821 MHJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,025 mi
Last recorded72,025 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 MHJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,025 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split but no play at moment

Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,591 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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P821 MHJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P821 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P821 MHJ registered?

P821 MHJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P821 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P821 MHJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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