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P418 TTC

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 100,400 miles

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever has long travel

water ingress in offside headlight

Fail 12 Feb 2008 100,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever has long travel

water ingress in offside headlight

Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,697 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 88,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 75,995 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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P418 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P418 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 P418 TTC registered?

P418 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P418 TTC safe to buy?

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