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P139 XOU

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,635 mi
Last recorded41,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 XOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,635 miles

Both sides rear trailing arms,both sides rear suspension arms,both sides front and rear inner wheel arches all corroded

Brake pipes greased/undersealed

Front subframe,both sides front floor,chassis andlower suspension arms.Offside middle and rear floor,offside rear chassis and boot floor all corroded.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,054 miles

Brake pipes greased/undersealed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front subframe,both sides front lower suspension arms,both sides front floor,both sides front chassis,both sides front and both sides rear inner wheel arches andoffside middle and rear floor sections all corroded

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside front brake slight binding

Offside rear chassis,both sides rear trailing arms,rear crossmember and boot floor all corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 41,054 miles

Brake pipes greased/undersealed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front subframe,both sides front lower suspension arms,both sides front floor,both sides front chassis,both sides front and both sides rear inner wheel arches andoffside middle and rear floor sections all corroded

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake slight binding

Offside rear chassis,both sides rear trailing arms,rear crossmember and boot floor all corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,187 miles

Both sides inner sills,both sides front floor,both sides front suspension arms,front subframs,both sides front chassis,front crossmsmber,both sides front and rear inner wheel arches all corroded.

Brake pipes undersealed/greased.

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

Engine oil leak sump

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

Offside front indicator lamp unit slightly insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,187 miles

Both sides inner sills,both sides front floor,both sides front suspension arms,front subframs,both sides front chassis,front crossmsmber,both sides front and rear inner wheel arches all corroded.

Brake pipes undersealed/greased.

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

Engine oil leak sump

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front indicator lamp unit slightly insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,056 miles

Brake pipes undersealed/greased

Front crossmember corroded

Oil leak sump

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,592 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 37,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake has little reserve travel

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,955 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,248 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,952 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jul 2005 31,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P139 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc 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 P139 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 P139 XOU registered?

P139 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P139 XOU safe to buy?

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