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P166 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 113,447 miles

Both front tyre treads dead on legal limit-----------------------------

Corrosion on suspension,underbody,sills, brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

Front brake pads around 75% worn

Nearside rear tyre tread close to legal limit

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 27 Dec 2017 113,447 miles

Both front tyre treads dead on legal limit-----------------------------

Corrosion on suspension,underbody,sills, brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

Front brake pads around 75% worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread close to legal limit

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,043 miles

All Brake Lines are corroding.

Front Suspension Arms are heavily corroded.

O/S Headlamp Lense is cracked, not effecting image.

Rear Trailing Arm Bushes are perishing.

Sills are corroded at Rear.

Windscreen Chipped.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 110,043 miles

All Brake Lines are corroding.

Front Suspension Arms are heavily corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Headlamp Lense is cracked, not effecting image.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing Arm Bushes are perishing.

Sills are corroded at Rear.

Windscreen Chipped.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 106,783 miles

All Brake Hose Ferrules are corroded.

All Brake Lines are starting to corrode.

Chip in Zone B of windscreen.

Front Coil Springs are corroded in places.

Front Drop Links are heavily corroded, replace before 31/03/2015.

Front Suspension Arms & Subframe is corroded.

Front Tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Fuel Lines damp near tank.

O/S Headlamp Lense is cracked, not effecting the image.

Rear Brake Backing plates are corroding.

Sills are corroding at rear.

Fail 29 Dec 2015 106,783 miles

All Brake Hose Ferrules are corroded.

All Brake Lines are starting to corrode.

Chip in Zone B of windscreen.

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer input. (7.1.2)

Front Coil Springs are corroded in places.

Front Drop Links are heavily corroded, replace before 31/03/2015.

Front Suspension Arms & Subframe is corroded.

Front Tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Fuel Lines damp near tank.

O/S Headlamp Lense is cracked, not effecting the image.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake Backing plates are corroding.

Sills are corroding at rear.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,877 miles

Front Link Rods are corroding, and rubber bushes are perishing.

Minor Play in O/S lower ball joint.

O/S Headlamp is cracked.

Rear Trailing Arm Bushes are perishing.

Rear Wheel Brake Lines are corroding.

Sills at Rear.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 102,877 miles

Front Link Rods are corroding, and rubber bushes are perishing.

Minor Play in O/S lower ball joint.

O/S Headlamp is cracked.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing Arm Bushes are perishing.

Rear Wheel Brake Lines are corroding.

Sills at Rear.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,947 miles

Front Coil Springs are corroded heavily around the top coils.

O/S HeadlampLense is cracked.

Rear Shock Absorbers are becoming bouncey.

Wind Screen Chipped, approx 15mm in Zone B.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,062 miles

Advisories are same as previous MOT, plus the items below.

Both Front Wheels are minorly binding.

Front to Rear Brake Line, next to fuel tank, borderline to failure.

Wear in O/S of Steering Rack.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 89,476 miles

Battery is slightly insecure.

Both Rear Wheel Brake Pipes are corroding.

Crack in O/S/F Headlamp.

Front Roll Bar, Drop Link Bushes.

Front Suspension Springs are corroding on their top coils.

General Underbody Corrosion around Boot Floor, Floor Edges and Sills.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Minor Fraying of the Driver's Seatbelt.

N/S Sill at Rear.

O/S Sill at Rear.

O/S/F Fog Lamp is inoperative.

Rear View Mirror Accessories.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 89,476 miles

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

Battery is slightly insecure.

Both Rear Wheel Brake Pipes are corroding.

Crack in O/S/F Headlamp.

Front Roll Bar, Drop Link Bushes.

Front Suspension Springs are corroding on their top coils.

General Underbody Corrosion around Boot Floor, Floor Edges and Sills.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Minor Fraying of the Driver's Seatbelt.

N/S Sill at Rear.

O/S Sill at Rear.

O/S/F Fog Lamp is inoperative.

Rear View Mirror Accessories.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 85,040 miles

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on suspension and front subframe

corrosion on various brake pipes

corrosion started on outer sills

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2009 80,470 miles

corrosion started on n/s/f lower panel under bonnet,o/s outer sill at rear,suspension in general and on front subframe

exhaust front flexy section deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

o/s headlamp lens chipped

screen chipped

Fail 29 Dec 2009 80,470 miles

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

corrosion started on n/s/f lower panel under bonnet,o/s outer sill at rear,suspension in general and on front subframe

exhaust front flexy section deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

o/s headlamp lens chipped

o/s wiper split

screen chipped

Fail 29 Dec 2008 74,846 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion started on front crossmember and o/s/r brake pipe

o/s headlamp lens cracked

radiator core corroding and weaping coolant

small chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,846 miles

corrosion started on front crossmember and o/s/r brake pipe

o/s headlamp lens cracked

radiator core corroding and weaping coolant

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2008 70,474 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorating (flexy joint)

o/s headlamp lens cracked

screen chipped

Pass 27 Dec 2006 65,545 miles

front brake pads low

o/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s/r tyre tread on legal limit

Fail 4 Jan 2006 62,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlamp lens cracked

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,222 miles

o/s headlamp lens cracked

windscreen chipped

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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P166 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P166 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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P166 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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