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P303 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside rear door tight to open

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2009 107,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside rear door tight to open

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,041 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 101,019 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,718 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 91,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise security of nearside front wingmirror

Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,236 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 85,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

wear in near side rack borderline

Pass 29 Sep 2005 76,265 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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P303 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P303 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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P303 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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