MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?
Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P397 GNV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 67,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P397 GNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P397 GNV registered?
P397 GNV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 9 August 1996.
Is P397 GNV safe to buy?
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