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P491 XAE

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,391 mi
Last recorded56,391 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 XAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,062 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2005 47,300 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 47,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P491 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P491 XAE, 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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How do I check the history of P491 XAE?

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What year was P491 XAE registered?

P491 XAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P491 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 XAE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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