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P407 XAE

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,404 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 80,404 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,115 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,414 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 77,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 73,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,285 miles

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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P407 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P407 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P407 XAE registered?

P407 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P407 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 XAE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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