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P962 WGG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,968 mi
Last recorded37,968 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 WGG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,968 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slihtly worn

front and rear wiper blades worn slightly

nearside front bumper scratched

nearside front tyre has mould marks on the edge

radiator and radiator support panel deteriorated

slight play at offside rear seat catch

Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,964 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slihtly worn

front and rear wiper blades worn slightly

nearside front bumper scratched

nearside front tyre has mould marks on the edge

radiator and radiator support panel deteriorated

slight play at offside rear seat catch

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,166 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on both front wishbones

fuel filler pipe in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,658 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 30,658 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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P962 WGG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P962 WGG, 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 P962 WGG registered?

P962 WGG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P962 WGG safe to buy?

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