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P185 UHY

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,742 mi
Last recorded64,742 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 UHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,742 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 64,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 62,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 54,675 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 54,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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P185 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 77,186 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P185 UHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P185 UHY registered?

P185 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P185 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 UHY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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