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P380 TTC

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,823 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 67,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BATTERY INSECURE / LOOSE / MOVING ABOUT STRONG ADVISE TO SECURE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / NEARSIDE BEING WORST OF THE TWO TYRE BECOMING BALD AND LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / VERY STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH TYRES 185 / 60 / 14 H

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT / HAND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT BOTH SHOWING ON DASH

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT WING SLIGHT DAMAGE / NEARSIDE INDICATOR LENS CRACKED / PEICE OF LENS LOOSE ADVISE TO GLUE IN POSITION A.S.A.P. AS NOT TO LOOSE PEICE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 21 Jun 2007 52,643 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS / UNDERSIDE / PANELING ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKE EFFORT / TRAVEL STARTING TO GET SLIGHTLY HIGH / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,643 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS / UNDERSIDE / PANELING ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKE EFFORT / TRAVEL STARTING TO GET SLIGHTLY HIGH / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Fail 20 Jun 2006 35,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,277 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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P380 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P380 TTC, 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 P380 TTC registered?

P380 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P380 TTC safe to buy?

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