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P97 MTU

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,962 mi
Last recorded53,962 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 MTU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,445 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 49,765 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 45,914 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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P97 MTU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 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 P97 MTU, 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 30 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 P97 MTU registered?

P97 MTU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P97 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 MTU 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.

Does P97 MTU have outstanding finance?

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