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P979 TTC

1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,144 mi
Last recorded111,144 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 111,144 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 111,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 107,679 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 107,678 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

front brake pads almost failable

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei Auto?

Based on 779 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,939
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Stop lamp not working 57
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
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P979 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 63,922 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P979 TTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P979 TTC registered?

P979 TTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P979 TTC safe to buy?

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