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P472 TTC

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Purple Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,522 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs condition

Fail 26 Feb 2009 106,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

rear brake discs condition

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,394 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

play in both sides of steering rack

rear pads low & rear dics corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2008 105,388 miles

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

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

damage to n/s outer sill

handbrake high

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

play in both sides of steering rack

rear pads low & rear dics corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2007 102,846 miles

handbrake high

petrol breather pipe perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2006 94,014 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 94,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

return filler pipe broken

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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P472 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Purple with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P472 TTC, 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 P472 TTC registered?

P472 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P472 TTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 TTC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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