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P875 MRJ

1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,343 mi
Last recorded59,343 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 MRJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,974 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2007 46,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,426 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 43,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei Auto?

Based on 779 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,939
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Stop lamp not working 57
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
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P875 MRJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 63,922 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 Sei Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P875 MRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Sei Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P875 MRJ registered?

P875 MRJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P875 MRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P875 MRJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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