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P205 WTC

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,344 mi
Last recorded154,344 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 154,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 143,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 135,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 128,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 113,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 104,404 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 104,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,399 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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P205 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P205 WTC, 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 P205 WTC registered?

P205 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P205 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 WTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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