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P301 UHY

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,668 mi
Last recorded119,668 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 UHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 119,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2014 119,668 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,147 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 108,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 100,918 miles

all brakepipes greased

Pass 26 May 2011 95,115 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 95,113 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 88,828 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,204 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 76,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,536 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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P301 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P301 UHY, 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 P301 UHY registered?

P301 UHY is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P301 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 UHY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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