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P953 WWS

1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,888 mi
Last recorded75,888 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto62,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 WWS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,888 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,283 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,917 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 41,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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P953 WWS is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,723 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P953 WWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P953 WWS registered?

P953 WWS is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P953 WWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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