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P137 XOU

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,276 mi
Last recorded71,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 XOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,276 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 71,276 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,486 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 61,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,974 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 51,862 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

very bad oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Dec 2007 39,102 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

hand brake lever high

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,102 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake lever high

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,373 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

both rear lower shockabsorber bushs weak and wearing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,845 miles

oil leak

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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P137 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P137 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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What year was P137 XOU registered?

P137 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P137 XOU safe to buy?

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