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P290 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,340 mi
Last recorded31,340 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,340 miles

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

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,121 miles

floor and sill rails corroded

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

nsf and nsr brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,333 miles

both front tyres worn and osf on limit now

front subframe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 28,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn and osf on limit now

front subframe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

nsf brake sticking on

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,044 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 23,044 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsr tyre badly perrished

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2008 19,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nsr tyre badly perrished

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2007 15,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,823 miles

new front tyres fitted i see you fuldas . †were serviceline "too" deer .

Fail 17 Aug 2006 34,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 32,292 miles

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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P290 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P290 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 P290 XAE registered?

P290 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P290 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 XAE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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