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P107 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,519 mi
Last recorded99,519 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front no plate in poor condition

n\s\front wing mirror in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2008 93,631 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front no plate in poor condition

n\s\front wing mirror in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 87,450 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 87,450 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,090 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 81,090 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and starting to crack and perish

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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P107 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P107 UFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P107 UFB registered?

P107 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P107 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 UFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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