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P170 XOU

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,815 mi
Last recorded91,815 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 XOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,815 miles

Offside Rear Outer Outer Sill Rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,434 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,816 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 19 Jul 2018 90,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,335 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,624 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 886,621 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,977 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,609 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both front tyres perishing on inside and outside walls

Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,650 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,065 miles

Both front tyres worn to limit

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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P170 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P170 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 P170 XOU registered?

P170 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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