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P803 UHW

1997 Proton Persona Sei

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,689 mi
Last recorded81,689 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 UHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 81,689 miles

brake pipes corroding ;exhaust corroding ;rear indicators loosing colour ;n/s rear lens cracked ;slight play in front seats

Fail 21 May 2008 81,683 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding ;exhaust corroding ;rear indicators loosing colour ;n/s rear lens cracked ;slight play in front seats

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,399 miles

Handbrake travel long

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside hand brake effort low

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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P803 UHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 77,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P803 UHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P803 UHW registered?

P803 UHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P803 UHW safe to buy?

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