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P286 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,196 mi
Last recorded83,196 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,196 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 83,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,382 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,993 miles

Advise slight damage to NSR light lens

Advise slight damage to OSF headlamp lens

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 64,665 miles

Advise stone chip on OSF headlamp but does not affect beam image

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

NSF door mirror cracked but can still see rear view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,665 miles

Advise stone chip on OSF headlamp but does not affect beam image

NSF door mirror cracked but can still see rear view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,918 miles

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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P286 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P286 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 P286 UFB registered?

P286 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P286 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 UFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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