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BUP 7S

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,675 mi
Last recorded50,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUP 7S
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs corroded.!!!

all suspension corroded.!!!

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

corrosion on fuel pipes.!!!

offside rear light lens damaged.!!!

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,535 miles

all suspension corroded.!!!

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded and front flexie mesh split.!!!

front brake discs corroded.!!!

fuel pipes corroded.!!!

offside rear light lens damaged.!!!

Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all suspension corroded.!!!

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded and front flexie mesh split.!!!

front brake discs corroded.!!!

fuel pipes corroded.!!!

offside rear light lens damaged.!!!

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 46,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,038 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,178 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 36,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 28,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 26,300 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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BUP 7S is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUP 7S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BUP 7S is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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