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V897 JHP

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,155 mi
Last recorded47,155 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 JHP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 47,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,706 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,993 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 18,993 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 16,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,248 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 13,885 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

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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V897 JHP is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 58,282 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 V897 JHP, 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 27 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 V897 JHP registered?

V897 JHP is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V897 JHP safe to buy?

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