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P146 BTT

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,036 mi
Last recorded49,036 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 BTT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,036 miles

o/s/r tyre perhised.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,036 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre perhised.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,923 miles

O/sr outer sill rusty.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,813 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 45,769 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,675 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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P146 BTT is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P146 BTT, 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 P146 BTT registered?

P146 BTT is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P146 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 BTT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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