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P303 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,013 mi
Last recorded55,013 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,013 miles

same

Fail 18 Aug 2007 55,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

crack on n/s/f tyre inner wall

sump / oil filter rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,267 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 50,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 43,035 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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P303 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P303 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P303 XAE registered?

P303 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P303 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 XAE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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