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P337 VYJ

1997 Proton Persona Sei

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,068 mi
Last recorded65,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 VYJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,025 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 43,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise repaire to rear box

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,350 miles

advise repaire to rear box

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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P337 VYJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 77,186 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P337 VYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P337 VYJ registered?

P337 VYJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P337 VYJ safe to buy?

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