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P338 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,986 mi
Last recorded63,986 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,986 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres distorted/deteriorated round their circumference

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2011 59,828 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,581 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,068 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 53,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,445 miles

handbrake travel on limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,537 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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P338 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P338 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 P338 UFB registered?

P338 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P338 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 UFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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