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P389 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,101 mi
Last recorded60,101 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake could be tighter

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,645 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2009 54,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,009 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 52,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake could be tighter

Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,731 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 48,680 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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P389 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P389 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 P389 XAE registered?

P389 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is P389 XAE safe to buy?

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