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P390 WTC

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,794 mi
Last recorded112,794 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 112,794 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 103,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,967 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,808 miles

engine not running on idle

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 97,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine not running on idle

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,602 miles

Front pads getting low.

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Spare tyre bald.

Wipers split, but clear screen OK.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,990 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 88,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 75,283 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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P390 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P390 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 P390 WTC registered?

P390 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P390 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 WTC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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