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P718 TWV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,533 mi
Last recorded38,533 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 TWV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,533 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 38,396 miles

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,349 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 33,270 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,329 miles

Minor leak on centre silencer due to corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,410 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 19,003 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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P718 TWV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P718 TWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P718 TWV registered?

P718 TWV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P718 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 TWV shows 8 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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