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P984 HMH

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 HMH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,666 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 82,666 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 68,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2012 63,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 54,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,078 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 44,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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P984 HMH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P984 HMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P984 HMH registered?

P984 HMH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P984 HMH safe to buy?

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