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P926 ENN

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,398 mi
Last recorded74,398 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 ENN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,398 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust flexy pipe badly corroded and getting weak

front drop link rubbers badly worn and cracking

fuel filler neck badly corroding

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding

o/s/r shocker damp

rear axle pivot bushes deteriorating and have some play

various components badly cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust flexy pipe badly corroded and getting weak

front drop link rubbers badly worn and cracking

fuel filler neck badly corroding

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding

o/s/r shocker damp

rear axle pivot bushes deteriorating and have some play

various components badly cracking

Pass 18 May 2012 73,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n\s\f tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 May 2012 73,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n\s\f tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 May 2011 72,715 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 72,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,812 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 70,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,705 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 69,704 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 68,063 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 68,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 66,255 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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P926 ENN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P926 ENN, 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 P926 ENN registered?

P926 ENN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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