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P150 BTT

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

122,452 mi
Last recorded122,452 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 BTT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2007 122,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 113,472 miles

securing clip at o/s/r brakehose is missing, strong advise that this clip is replaced. previous advisories still apply.

Fail 22 Feb 2006 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear indicater bulbs fading.

disk warp at front brakes.

hand brake travel long.

inter exhaust rusting.

o/s/r inner tail bulb inoperative.

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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P150 BTT is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 P150 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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P150 BTT is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P150 BTT safe to buy?

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