MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear light lenses are damaged
nearside door mirror is damaged
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osr tyre perished on side wall
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
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
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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