MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
Brake fluid condition poor
Nearside front indicator lens missing
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Near/side front indicator damaged..
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
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.
Nearside front and rear tyres,outer sidewall scuffed.
Offside chassis rail,under driver's footwell,cut.
Offside front tyre tread worn on both edges.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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