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P206 WTC

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,649 mi
Last recorded94,649 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

n/s headlight glass damaged

rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link arm bush

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front n/s tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Jan 2011 85,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front n/s tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,693 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 79,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,681 miles

n/s headlight glass damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,093 miles

small blow hole in middle exhaust section

Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,710 miles

as previously advised

Fail 5 Jan 2007 64,706 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s headlight glass

Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,386 miles

n/s headlight glass damaged but not affecting pattern

small hole in middle exhaust section

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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P206 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P206 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 P206 WTC registered?

P206 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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