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P323 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,435 mi
Last recorded134,435 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 134,435 miles

Radiator leaking.

Fail 7 May 2015 134,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Radiator leaking.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,100 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 126,100 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 125,997 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 116,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 106,085 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 106,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,356 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,208 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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P323 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P323 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 P323 XAE registered?

P323 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P323 XAE safe to buy?

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