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P151 UHY

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

52,717 mi
Last recorded52,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 UHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 52,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged return pipe not connected due to corrsion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body component slightly loose both front wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery terminals loose

cross member corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 50,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear noise when spun like rubbing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded at the bottom

both outer sills starting to corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,750 miles

parking brake has only just met the required performance of 16%.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,525 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 46,500 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,816 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,483 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 42,479 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

parking brake has only just met the required performance.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,417 miles

parking brake has only just met the required performance.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flanges badly corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 40,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flanges badly corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,246 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 39,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,987 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 37,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,969 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,013 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroding

brake servo body corroding

nearside mirror surround damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,009 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,595 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,624 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,355 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,795 miles

low brake effort from nearside park brake.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,770 miles

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

low brake effort from nearside park brake.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,202 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 27,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,334 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 25,334 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P151 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P151 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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P151 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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