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P493 WTC

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,234 mi
Last recorded93,234 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 93,234 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 93,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 78,260 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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P493 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 75,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P493 WTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P493 WTC registered?

P493 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P493 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 WTC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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