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P908 SHP

1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,912 mi
Last recorded67,912 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei68,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 SHP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,912 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,368 miles

nearside handbrake caliper has been freed off but due to regular problem a new caliper may soon be required.efficiency is ok today

Fail 12 Feb 2007 62,368 miles

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

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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P908 SHP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P908 SHP, 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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How do I check the history of P908 SHP?

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What year was P908 SHP registered?

P908 SHP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P908 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P908 SHP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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