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SP59 OCJ

2009 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,652 mi
Last recorded11,652 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2009 Proton Persona49,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 OCJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,652 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 11,652 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 11,621 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 8,894 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 8,894 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 7,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 7,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,410 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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SP59 OCJ is a 2009 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 49,790 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP59 OCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Proton Persona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP59 OCJ registered?

SP59 OCJ is a 2009 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SP59 OCJ safe to buy?

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