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P214 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,612 mi
Last recorded114,612 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 114,612 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 114,612 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,477 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,356 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 80,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,352 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 68,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P214 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P214 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 P214 XAE registered?

P214 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P214 XAE safe to buy?

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