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P543 DCW

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,745 mi
Last recorded55,745 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 DCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,139 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,167 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,013 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,074 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,855 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,833 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 41,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,651 miles

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

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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P543 DCW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P543 DCW, 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.

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What year was P543 DCW registered?

P543 DCW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P543 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 DCW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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