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P384 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,620 mi
Last recorded212,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 212,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust showing corrosion

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 26 May 2012 206,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sill ends corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 200,235 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2010 194,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 186,517 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on edges

Pass 31 May 2008 178,713 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on iner treads

offside front brake discs corroded on iner side of disc

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Fail 31 May 2008 178,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres going out of shape on iner treads

offside front brake discs corroded on iner side of disc

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2007 162,813 miles

Oil leak

slight play offside steering rack arm

Pass 3 Jun 2006 135,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P384 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P384 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 P384 XAE registered?

P384 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P384 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P384 XAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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