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P852 FTO

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

48,615 mi
Last recorded48,615 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 FTO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 48,615 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 48,615 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 48,361 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,211 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,563 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,157 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,592 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 42,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,602 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 35,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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P852 FTO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P852 FTO, 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 P852 FTO registered?

P852 FTO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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