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P350 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,795 mi
Last recorded99,795 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,795 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake tell tale does not go out

Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,785 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front discs are corroded and pitted

handbrake tell tale does not go out

Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,338 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 92,338 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,098 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 62,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 59,731 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r during test

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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P350 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P350 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 P350 XAE registered?

P350 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P350 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P350 XAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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