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P738 XSB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,812 mi
Last recorded76,812 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 XSB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 76,811 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,508 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 64,507 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,568 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 44,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,005 miles

advise front no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 May 2006 37,333 miles

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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P738 XSB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P738 XSB, 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 29 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 P738 XSB registered?

P738 XSB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P738 XSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P738 XSB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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