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P323 WTC

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,351 mi
Last recorded56,351 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,351 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,331 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 8 Oct 2010 33,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front pads wearing low

hand brake travel high

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,621 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror has slight crack speedo not working

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2007 25,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,629 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 25,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P323 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P323 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 P323 WTC registered?

P323 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P323 WTC safe to buy?

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