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P133 JVU

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,115 mi
Last recorded78,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 JVU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2007 78,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 78,115 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 71,642 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 71,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 62,370 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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P133 JVU is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P133 JVU, 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 P133 JVU registered?

P133 JVU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P133 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 JVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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