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P726 TTC

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,489 mi
Last recorded126,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 126,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

engine oil leak sump area

o/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

small splits in wiper blades

Fail 12 Jan 2009 126,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEVEL NOT VISABLE - 1Lt eurolite

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

engine oil leak sump area

o/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

small splits in wiper blades

Pass 11 Feb 2008 120,921 miles

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

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL VERY LOW AND STEERING RACK DAMP N/S

auxilary drive belt in poor condition

both front tyres worn low on edges

chips in windscreen

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

dent o/s/r wing

oil leak sump area

rear registration plate in poor condition

small splits in front wiper blades

suspect non standard wheel nuts fitted in place of locking nuts

Fail 8 Feb 2008 120,921 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL VERY LOW AND STEERING RACK DAMP N/S

auxilary drive belt in poor condition

both front tyres worn low on edges

brake fluid level below maximum

chips in windscreen

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

dent o/s/r wing

oil leak sump area

rear registration plate in poor condition

small splits in front wiper blades

suspect non standard wheel nuts fitted in place of locking nuts

Pass 15 Feb 2007 114,414 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 114,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 107,339 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 107,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

long handbrake travel

rear seat base not secured

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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P726 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P726 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 P726 TTC registered?

P726 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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