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R31 EFS

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,705 mi
Last recorded96,705 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 EFS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 96,705 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jun 2008 96,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,798 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 87,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 77,359 miles

exhaust down pipe corroded

front sub frame corroded not excessive

metal brake pipes masked with excessive underseal,unable to check properly.

offside & nearside rear brake backing plates corroded not excessive

unable to check fuel tank properly due to excessive underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2005 62,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front subframe corroded not excessive

offside & nearside rear brake backing plates corroded not excessive

oil leak

unable to check metal brake pies properly due to excessive underseal

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R31 EFS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Green 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 Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R31 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R31 EFS registered?

R31 EFS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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