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P270 NVW

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,677 mi
Last recorded84,677 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 NVW
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 84,677 miles

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

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

body and paintwork damage to various areas

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine oil leak

hand brake travel high

rear number plate fading

Fail 11 May 2009 84,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

body and paintwork damage to various areas

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine oil leak

hand brake travel high

rear number plate fading

Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 79,430 miles

over spray present on front number plate

Fail 27 Apr 2006 76,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,312 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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P270 NVW is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P270 NVW, 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 P270 NVW registered?

P270 NVW is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P270 NVW 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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