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P312 WTC

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,347 mi
Last recorded101,347 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 101,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,326 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 79,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,240 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 78,230 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,240 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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P312 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P312 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 P312 WTC registered?

P312 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P312 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P312 WTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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