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P290 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,514 mi
Last recorded109,514 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 109,514 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 109,449 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2009 104,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 104,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,025 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 97,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P290 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P290 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P290 UFB registered?

P290 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P290 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 UFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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