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R159 MUY

1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto63,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 MUY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,600 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 79,600 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 71,299 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 71,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei Auto?

Based on 779 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,939
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Stop lamp not working 57
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
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R159 MUY is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 63,922 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 Sei Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R159 MUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R159 MUY registered?

R159 MUY is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R159 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 MUY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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