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P509 TTC

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Purple Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,599 mi
Last recorded132,599 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 132,599 miles

both rear indicators faded

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,958 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 110,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 98,030 miles

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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P509 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Purple with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P509 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 P509 TTC registered?

P509 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P509 TTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 TTC 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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