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P179 UFB

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,627 mi
Last recorded113,627 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 113,627 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/ wing mirror casing cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2008 105,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 98,718 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 98,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,760 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 94,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Cat test not done due to exhaust blowing

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

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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P179 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 75,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P179 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P179 UFB registered?

P179 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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