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P816 WWS

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,674 mi
Last recorded83,674 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 WWS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,674 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 83,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,604 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 74,604 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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P816 WWS is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 75,208 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P816 WWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P816 WWS registered?

P816 WWS is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P816 WWS safe to buy?

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