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P762 UHW

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,240 mi
Last recorded98,240 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 UHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 98,240 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front ntyres worn slightly on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear handbrake slight low effort

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,549 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 83,549 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,525 miles

Nearside rear parking brake efficiency slightly low.

Fail 17 Mar 2006 72,172 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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P762 UHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P762 UHW, 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 P762 UHW registered?

P762 UHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P762 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P762 UHW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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