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P905 MAK

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,050 mi
Last recorded115,050 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 MAK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 115,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 114,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

front brake pipes to flexis corroded

play in o.s.f steering rack end

Pass 8 May 2012 109,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 109,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,669 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded where visible,all other pipes obscured by underseal

steering rack play on o/s output

Fail 19 Apr 2011 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded where visible,all other pipes obscured by underseal

steering rack play on o/s output

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,903 miles

brake pipes are covered in underseal difficult to judge condition

o/s wiper worn

steering rack play on o/s output

Pass 1 May 2009 77,245 miles

Coolant leak

steering rack worn o/s output

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack o/s output slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,727 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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P905 MAK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 P905 MAK, 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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P905 MAK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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