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P277 WTC

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,976 mi
Last recorded78,976 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,976 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight wear on os/r tyre wall

very slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 7 Feb 2009 78,943 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight wear on os/r tyre wall

Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,602 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 73,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,968 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 67,968 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 62,304 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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P277 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 75,851 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P277 WTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P277 WTC registered?

P277 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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