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P288 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,445 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 60,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,039 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 56,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,430 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 46,440 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 46,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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P288 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P288 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 P288 UFB registered?

P288 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P288 UFB safe to buy?

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