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P148 UHY

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,776 mi
Last recorded79,776 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 UHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 79,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,390 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,350 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,657 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 57,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,991 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 53,991 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,916 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,661 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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P148 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P148 UHY, 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 P148 UHY registered?

P148 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P148 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 UHY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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