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P247 UFB

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,041 mi
Last recorded100,041 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2008 100,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 96,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 92,617 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2006 92,615 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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P247 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 75,851 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P247 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P247 UFB registered?

P247 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P247 UFB safe to buy?

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