MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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P179 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 17 January 1997.
Is P179 UFB safe to buy?
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