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P897 JNO

1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

900,990 mi
Last recorded900,990 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto67,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 JNO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2009 900,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 82,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P897 JNO is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 67,470 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 P897 JNO, 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 30 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 P897 JNO registered?

P897 JNO is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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