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R36 EFS

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,037 mi
Last recorded36,037 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 EFS
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,037 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,037 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,886 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,792 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R36 EFS is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R36 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R36 EFS registered?

R36 EFS is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R36 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 EFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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