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P133 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

877,001 mi
Last recorded877,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 877,001 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

n/s/r seatbelt latch has a brocken plastic casing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 81,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 67,505 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 67,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 61,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,127 miles

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

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 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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 P133 UFB registered?

P133 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P133 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 UFB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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