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P879 MRJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,510 mi
Last recorded86,510 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 MRJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,510 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 86,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,345 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,345 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,467 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 27 Feb 2010 38,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in rack

Fail 19 Feb 2009 50,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,324 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,528 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,564 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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P879 MRJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P879 MRJ, 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 P879 MRJ registered?

P879 MRJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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