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P337 XCN

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 XCN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 96,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2012 96,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,821 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 89,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 83,936 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,936 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,249 miles

fuel tank not leaking at time of test but has been

Fail 16 Feb 2009 78,249 miles

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

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

fuel tank not leaking at time of test but has been

Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,948 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 72,822 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,735 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,462 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 57,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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P337 XCN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P337 XCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P337 XCN registered?

P337 XCN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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