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P737 XPR

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 XPR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 112,657 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 106,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2024 106,268 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,010 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage fouling bottom suspension arm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear trailing arm bushes worn/cracking

Travel on handbrake lever

Fail 10 Oct 2023 96,859 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage fouling bottom suspension arm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear trailing arm bushes worn/cracking

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,407 miles

Limited travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Limited travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and balding edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished side walls and balding raised edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished side walls and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis shaped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 80,082 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis shaped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,977 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,005 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 72,422 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre starting to step

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre starting to step

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,575 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,108 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,797 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,797 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 48,870 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 48,870 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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P737 XPR is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P737 XPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P737 XPR registered?

P737 XPR is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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