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P208 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,190 miles

both rear light lenses are damaged

nearside door mirror is damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2010 71,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear light lenses are damaged

nearside door mirror is damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre perished on side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,609 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 59,609 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,188 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 56,188 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Split in o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 7 Jul 2005 51,748 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 51,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P208 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P208 XAE, 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 P208 XAE registered?

P208 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P208 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 XAE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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