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P378 UFB

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 UFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 115,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 107,692 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 107,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 92,474 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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P378 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 75,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P378 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P378 UFB registered?

P378 UFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P378 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 UFB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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