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P117 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

147,763 mi
Last recorded147,763 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 147,763 miles

o/s/f brake disc scored

parking brake low(just pass)

rear service brake poor

Fail 13 Oct 2006 146,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear service brake performance poor. Osf brake disc scored. Front brakes imbalanced by 22%.

Fail 28 Sep 2006 145,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P117 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P117 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.

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What year was P117 UFB registered?

P117 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P117 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 UFB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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