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P655 PTU

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 PTU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2007 122,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 103,388 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 103,388 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P655 PTU is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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

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 P655 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P655 PTU registered?

P655 PTU is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P655 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 PTU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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