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P309 UWX

1997 Proton Persona

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,765 mi
Last recorded59,765 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 UWX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,765 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,818 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,096 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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P309 UWX is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P309 UWX, 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 P309 UWX registered?

P309 UWX is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P309 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 UWX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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