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P863 HFL

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 HFL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2010 117,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2010 117,468 miles

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2009 109,384 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 109,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 100,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 100,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,587 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 91,585 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 77,165 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 77,106 miles

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

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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P863 HFL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P863 HFL, 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 P863 HFL registered?

P863 HFL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P863 HFL safe to buy?

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