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P873 TTC

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Grey Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,814 mi
Last recorded170,814 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 170,814 miles

front tyres difrent sise to the rears

Fail 9 Aug 2008 170,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front tyres difrent sise to the rears

Pass 12 Jun 2007 157,199 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 157,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSF IND LAMP DAMAGED †SRS LIGHT FLASHES †EX REPAIRED

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 143,064 miles

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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P873 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Grey with a 1,797cc 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 P873 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 P873 TTC registered?

P873 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P873 TTC safe to buy?

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