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P318 NUY

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 NUY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 90,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

large travel on hand brake

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

large travel on hand brake

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,020 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,013 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 72,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,081 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 70,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P318 NUY is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P318 NUY, 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

How do I check the history of P318 NUY?

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What year was P318 NUY registered?

P318 NUY is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P318 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 NUY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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