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P121 THY

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,788 mi
Last recorded67,788 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 THY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

auxiliary drive belt perished

brake fluid dirty

front and rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear lamp unit llens cracked

offside front lower inner foremost door sill corroding

offside rear foremost lower wheel arch corroding

oil level close to minimum mark

radiator fins (matrix) deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,520 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 67,520 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,578 miles

n/s/r lense broken but repaired with coloured lense tape

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,424 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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P121 THY is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P121 THY, 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 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P121 THY registered?

P121 THY is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P121 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 THY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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