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P843 KBA

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,893 mi
Last recorded65,893 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 KBA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 65,893 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 65,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 65,734 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 59,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,957 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)

Pass 10 May 2006 50,905 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 50,905 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P843 KBA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P843 KBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P843 KBA registered?

P843 KBA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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