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P909 CPH

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,280 mi
Last recorded38,280 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 CPH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,280 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,280 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 32,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 26,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,133 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 22,133 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,170 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 17,170 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,534 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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P909 CPH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P909 CPH, 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 P909 CPH registered?

P909 CPH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P909 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 CPH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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