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P946 SMV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,814 mi
Last recorded51,814 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 SMV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 51,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2009 42,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2009 42,378 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 36,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 May 2008 36,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 29,802 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,657 miles

both front and rear no plates peeling

both rear tyres starting to perish

near side front indicator lamp cracked

near side front tyre side wall damaged

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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P946 SMV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P946 SMV, 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 P946 SMV registered?

P946 SMV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P946 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 SMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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