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P239 XOU

1997 Proton Persona Coupe

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,636 mi
Last recorded59,636 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Coupe84,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 XOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 59,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 53,553 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 45,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 45,319 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 41,189 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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P239 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P239 XOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P239 XOU registered?

P239 XOU is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P239 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 XOU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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