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P887 TTC

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,149 mi
Last recorded93,149 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,597 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 77,456 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 77,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

light wear in both steering rack joints

suspect drivers seat back fixings loose

Pass 20 Dec 2005 68,478 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 67,928 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

slight wear in nearside steering rack

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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P887 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P887 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 P887 TTC registered?

P887 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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