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P154 BTT

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,167 mi
Last recorded44,167 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 BTT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 44,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2015 44,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 42,517 miles

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

all tyres perished.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,001 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 41,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 41,163 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 41,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 40,820 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 40,820 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 40,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,021 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 40,021 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 39,950 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 39,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 39,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,447 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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P154 BTT is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P154 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 P154 BTT registered?

P154 BTT is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P154 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P154 BTT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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