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P268 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 99,742 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 99,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,950 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 91,941 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,411 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 84,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

condition of both front link arms bushes

limited brake pipe inspection due to covered in underseal

n/s/f brake binding slightly

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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P268 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P268 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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What year was P268 UFB registered?

P268 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P268 UFB safe to buy?

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