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P343 UFB

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 93,274 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 90,902 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,328 miles

battery insecure.

offside and nearside rear indicators faded.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 84,301 miles

battery insecure.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 84,712 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,720 miles

battery insecure.

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

offside and nearside rear indicators faded.

offside rear tyre tread very low.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,569 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 70,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,403 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light flashes constantly

both rear indicators fading to white

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 18 Oct 2005 60,902 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 6,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P343 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P343 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P343 UFB registered?

P343 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P343 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 UFB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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