MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
clutch pedal rubber missing
oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Exessive oil leak from engine.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P840 CEP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P840 CEP, 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 P840 CEP registered?
P840 CEP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 June 1997.
Is P840 CEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P840 CEP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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