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P170 VGO

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,049 mi
Last recorded69,049 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 VGO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,049 miles

airbag light on

Fail 25 Oct 2007 69,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Pass 29 Apr 2006 65,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 65,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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P170 VGO is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 75,208 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P170 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P170 VGO registered?

P170 VGO is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P170 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 VGO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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