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P864 MKE

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,083 mi
Last recorded43,083 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 MKE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,083 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,659 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 40,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,295 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,295 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,243 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,305 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,584 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 28,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,121 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 19,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,368 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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P864 MKE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P864 MKE, 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 P864 MKE registered?

P864 MKE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P864 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 MKE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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