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P290 WTC

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,505 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 83,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 81,021 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 81,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,880 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 71,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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P290 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P290 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 P290 WTC registered?

P290 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P290 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 WTC shows 6 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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