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P498 WTC

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,061 mi
Last recorded96,061 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,434 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 62,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 75,985 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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P498 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P498 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 P498 WTC registered?

P498 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P498 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 WTC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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