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P283 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,399 mi
Last recorded123,399 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 123,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 123,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,808 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside indicator lamp lens/cover missing

Fail 5 Nov 2014 117,742 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside indicator lamp lens/cover missing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,284 miles

Brake fluid condition poor

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,257 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s mirror casing damaged

n/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,770 miles

Near/side front indicator damaged..

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,147 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,258 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,258 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2007 24,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,980 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2006 24,315 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres,outer sidewall scuffed.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside chassis rail,under driver's footwell,cut.

Offside front tyre tread worn on both edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,315 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres,outer sidewall scuffed.

Offside chassis rail,under driver's footwell,cut.

Offside front tyre tread worn on both edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 23,993 miles

O/S Chassis rail under driver's footwell cut.

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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P283 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P283 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 P283 XAE registered?

P283 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P283 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 XAE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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