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P163 XOU

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 XOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,407 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 78,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,319 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 74,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,198 miles

Battery insecure

Rear spoiler damaged.

Tank filler/vent pipe corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 72,132 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside front mudflap loose.

Rear spoiler damaged.

Tank filler/vent pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,287 miles

Number plate lamps rather dim.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,872 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Outer wall of O/S rear tyre has surface cracks.

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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P163 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P163 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 P163 XOU registered?

P163 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P163 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 XOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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