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P156 UHY

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,366 mi
Last recorded98,366 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 UHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 97,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,036 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,548 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,138 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,248 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,527 miles

Front tyres low on tread

Fail 27 Jan 2010 73,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 69,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,121 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,013 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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P156 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P156 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 P156 UHY registered?

P156 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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