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P919 KYD

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,390 mi
Last recorded26,390 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 KYD
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 26,390 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 26,387 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 15 May 2012 25,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake travel high

Fail 15 May 2012 25,978 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake travel high

Fail 10 May 2011 24,907 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rack boot starting to perish

underbody strating to corrode

Pass 10 May 2011 24,907 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rack boot starting to perish

underbody strating to corrode

Pass 19 May 2010 24,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake perfomance has inbalance

pas belt cracking

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 19 May 2009 23,018 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 12 May 2009 22,992 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2008 22,127 miles

boot spring broken

Pass 17 May 2007 19,863 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 18 May 2006 18,504 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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P919 KYD is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P919 KYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P919 KYD registered?

P919 KYD is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P919 KYD shows 12 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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