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P325 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,253 mi
Last recorded58,253 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,253 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Heavy mud deposits to wheel arches and underside of chassis reduces view to some components

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 58,253 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Heavy mud deposits to wheel arches and underside of chassis reduces view to some components

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,984 miles

Both front tyre slightly perished

Both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r and o/s/r tyreouter tread deep cracks

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,927 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,185 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,309 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,484 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,588 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 43,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,008 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,394 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 38,394 miles

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

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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P325 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P325 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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What year was P325 UFB registered?

P325 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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