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P281 XAE

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,476 mi
Last recorded68,476 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,974 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 64,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,238 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 60,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,281 miles

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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P281 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P281 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.

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What year was P281 XAE registered?

P281 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P281 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 XAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P281 XAE have outstanding finance?

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