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P153 UHY

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,027 mi
Last recorded73,027 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 UHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,027 miles

Body work in rough condition

Front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Body work in rough condition

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,717 miles

accident damage to front

all brake pipes greesed

passenger door card missing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,926 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,882 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,609 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 60,609 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 56,812 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,392 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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P153 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc 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 P153 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 P153 UHY registered?

P153 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P153 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 UHY 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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