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P343 XCN

1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,781 mi
Last recorded72,781 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei68,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 XCN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2009 72,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,947 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 65,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,132 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 56,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,094 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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P343 XCN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P343 XCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P343 XCN registered?

P343 XCN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P343 XCN safe to buy?

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