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P554 WTC

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,729 mi
Last recorded72,729 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,729 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2006 60,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 60,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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P554 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P554 WTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P554 WTC registered?

P554 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P554 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P554 WTC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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