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P166 XOU

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,812 mi
Last recorded103,812 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 XOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,812 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear shock absorbers very weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear coil springs corroded

general underbody and component corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2018 103,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and some play (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear shock absorbers very weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear coil springs corroded

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,347 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 102,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 99,195 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2015 94,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 91,471 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,471 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 88,756 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 85,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see the rear inner brake pads

Fail 16 May 2012 85,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see the rear inner brake pads

Pass 23 May 2011 82,574 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 82,574 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 79,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 79,234 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 75,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 68,926 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 68,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 61,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,402 miles

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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P166 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P166 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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P166 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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