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P429 TTC

1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto

Grey Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,240 mi
Last recorded66,240 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 66,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cuts in side wall

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,127 miles

as with vt30 †

Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei Auto?

Based on 779 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,939
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Stop lamp not working 57
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
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P429 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto in Grey with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 63,922 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P429 TTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P429 TTC registered?

P429 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P429 TTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 TTC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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