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P49 UTN

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,245 mi
Last recorded83,245 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 UTN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 83,245 miles

EXCESS TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,309 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 71,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s rack boot damp

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 59,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2006 59,625 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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P49 UTN is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P49 UTN, 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 P49 UTN registered?

P49 UTN is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P49 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 UTN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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