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P212 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,900 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Jun 2014 84,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,313 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,119 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2012 67,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,416 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 62,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,000 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 62,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,535 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,323 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 May 2007 54,432 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 54,432 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 50,261 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2005 46,024 miles

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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P212 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P212 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 P212 XAE registered?

P212 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P212 XAE safe to buy?

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