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P316 WTC

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,888 mi
Last recorded69,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,888 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,501 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 49,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,021 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,150 miles

Various suspension bushes worn †Park brake travel high †Brake flexi hoses perished †Various oil leaks †

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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P316 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P316 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 P316 WTC registered?

P316 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P316 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 WTC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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