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P317 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,208 mi
Last recorded119,208 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 119,208 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 119,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 113,056 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 113,056 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,793 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 106,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,533 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 100,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,897 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,004 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 88,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,492 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,373 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 70,809 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 70,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 66,346 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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P317 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P317 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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P317 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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