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R266 EHS

1997 Proton Persona Sei

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,233 mi
Last recorded67,233 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Sei77,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 EHS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,273 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 61,273 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,007 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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R266 EHS is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 77,186 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R266 EHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R266 EHS registered?

R266 EHS is a 1997 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R266 EHS safe to buy?

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