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P175 UFG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,153 mi
Last recorded143,153 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 UFG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2006 143,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 128,713 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on handbrake lever

oil leak

slight wear both front tyres

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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P175 UFG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P175 UFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P175 UFG registered?

P175 UFG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P175 UFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 UFG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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