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P968 XYG

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,484 mi
Last recorded69,484 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 XYG
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2007 69,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,602 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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P968 XYG is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P968 XYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P968 XYG registered?

P968 XYG is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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