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R151 YFL

1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,752 mi
Last recorded87,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto62,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 YFL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 87,752 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside steering rack boot cracked and may soon split

Slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,604 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 83,604 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering rack boots are perished

Pass 22 Nov 2006 77,809 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 72,028 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Dec 2005 72,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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R151 YFL is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,723 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 Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R151 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R151 YFL registered?

R151 YFL is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R151 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 YFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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