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P119 XOU

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,961 mi
Last recorded66,961 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 XOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2010 66,961 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 63,354 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,176 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 58,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 54,390 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 54,382 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P119 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P119 XOU, 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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P119 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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