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P939 XCN

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,837 mi
Last recorded53,837 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 XCN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,837 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

boot lid does not stay open

n/s/ full main covered in grease

o/s/f part of main covered in greas

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,293 miles

Oil leak

boot lid does not stay up

n/s full main brake pipe covered in greas

o/s front main brake pipe covered in greas

Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,640 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 50,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P939 XCN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P939 XCN, 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 P939 XCN registered?

P939 XCN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P939 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 XCN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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