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P840 CEP

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,591 mi
Last recorded100,591 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 CEP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2007 100,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,450 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2006 97,435 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 93,355 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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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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