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P42 UFB

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

Grey Lpg 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 120,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside windscreen wiper split

slight corrosion to offside front subframe and lower arm

Fail 31 Dec 2008 120,239 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside windscreen wiper split

slight corrosion to offside front subframe and lower arm

Pass 3 Dec 2007 116,947 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 116,947 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 103,398 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 103,398 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 86,189 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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P42 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in Grey with a 1,468cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 75,208 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P42 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P42 UFB registered?

P42 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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