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P232 XAE

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,377 miles

Horn button on dash unmarked

centre stop light disconnected

drivers seat belt stalk to clasp loose

rear brakes imbalanced 41%

Fail 2 Jan 2009 88,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light disconnected

drivers seat belt stalk to clasp loose

rear brakes imbalanced 41%

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,529 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,644 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,644 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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P232 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 75,208 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P232 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P232 XAE registered?

P232 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P232 XAE safe to buy?

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