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P586 WTC

1997 Proton Persona Coupe

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,770 mi
Last recorded98,770 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Coupe84,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 WTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 98,770 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 98,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 Oct 2009 86,754 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 86,754 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,425 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 74,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 74,072 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2008 73,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,735 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 68,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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P586 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,455 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P586 WTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P586 WTC registered?

P586 WTC is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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